1955 Map of Sierra City
USGS Topo · Published 1977About this map
The high Sierra Nevada terrain near Sierra City is defined by a dense concentration of mid-century mining claims and alpine retreats. The landscape is a network of deep-cut canyons and high peaks like the Sierra Buttes, where industrial history meets early mountain tourism. Patches of the Plumas National Forest and Tahoe National Forest contain numerous historic operations, including the Jamison Mine, Keystone Mine, and Empire Mine. The mapping of the Milton-Bowman Tunnel cutting through the granite reflects the complex water management systems vital to both the gold country and the valleys below.
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Editions of this 1955 Sierra City Map
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Historical Maps of Sierra City Through Time
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