New Almaden and the surrounding mercury mining district anchor this study of the southern Santa Clara Valley foothills. The map documents the intricate cultural landscape of the mine works, featuring English Town, Mexican Camp, and Mine Hill, alongside specialized structures like the Hacienda Tunnel. Genealogists can locate several distinct burial grounds including Hacienda Cem, Old Mexican Cem, and Hidalgo Cem, which reflect the historic ethnic divisions of the mining workforce.
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1889 · San Jose
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · San Jose
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Mt. Hamilton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · San Jose
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1916 · New Almaden
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1917 · Morgan Hill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · New Almaden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Morgan Hill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Los Gatos
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Morgan Hill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500