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2018 Map of Sonora

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Sonora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Sonora serves as the focal point of this Mother Lode region survey, characterized by a dense concentration of civic and memorial sites including the Sonora Jewish Cem, Sonora City Cem, and Masonic Cem. The landscape transitions from the developed streets of Jamestown and Quartz into the distinct volcanic geography of Table Mtn and Pulpit Rock. Evidence of historical water management for mining and agriculture is visible through the Algerine Ditch and Shaws Flat Ditch, which wind through the foothills near Algerine.

To the west, Yosemite Junction marks a significant waypoint in the local transportation network, while the rugged terrain of Peoria Mtn and Six-bit Gulch defines the area's western edge. Smaller historical settlements such as Rawhide and Stent are preserved here, alongside numerous family-named landmarks and ranch roads that provide a clear view of the rural development patterns in Tuolumne County during this era.