2015 Map of Sonora

About this map

Sonora and its surrounding Sierra Nevada foothills are documented here in a 2015 U.S. Geological Survey study, showing a landscape defined by its mining heritage and historical development. The map details a concentration of early burial grounds, including the Jewish Cemetery, Sonora City Cemetery, and the Independent Order of Oddfellows Cemetery. These sites, clustered near the town center, speak to the diverse community that formed during the gold rush era. Transportation routes such as the Sierra Railroad and highways leading to Yosemite Junction illustrate the region's role as a gateway between the Central Valley and the high mountains. Outside the main settlements of Jamestown and Quartz, the topography features distinctive landforms like the volcanic Table Mtn and the narrow corridor of Dragon Gulch. The persistence of smaller locales like Stent, Montezuma, and Tuttletown alongside newer residential developments like Cuesta Serena highlights the evolving character of Tuolumne County.