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2018 Map of Standard

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Sonora and its surrounding Mother Lode settlements are depicted in this 2018 survey, showcasing a landscape shaped by historical mining and modern development. The map details the residential expansion from East Sonora toward Standard and Soulsbyville, while maintaining the distinct rural character of the foothills. Of particular interest to genealogists are the Saint Patrick's Catholic Cem and Mountain Shadow Cem, which sit near the northern edge of the map.

The southern portion of the sheet transitions into the more primitive terrain of the Stanislaus National Forest. Water management is a defining feature of the area, represented by the winding paths of the Algerine Ditch and Phoenix Ditch, alongside natural waterways like Sullivan Cr and the Tuolumne River. The Wards Ferry Bridge provides a notable crossing point at the southern boundary, where the terrain drops steeply into the river canyon near Slate Gulch.