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1953 Map of Santa Teresa Hills, 1959 Print
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1953 Map of Santa Teresa Hills

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

New Almaden and the surrounding peaks of the Santa Teresa Hills serve as the focal point of this 1950s survey, detailing a landscape defined by its mercury mining legacy. The map meticulously records the industrial footprint on Mine Hill, including the Santa Ysabel Shaft, Day Tunnel, and the former locations of English Town and Mexican Camp. Cultural landmarks like Church Hill and the Old Mexican Cemetery are documented alongside established family holdings such as Stile Ranch and the Cottle House. Water management is prominent through the presence of Calero Reservoir and Guadalupe Reservoir, while the northern portion of the sheet shows the expanding valley floor where Alvirez Field and the Southern Pacific tracks indicate a shift toward more modern transit and agriculture.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain