1949 Map of Standard

About this map

Soulsbyville and the industrial hub at Standard anchor this late-1940s survey of the Tuolumne foothills. The landscape is deeply marked by the region's mining heritage, with the Soulsby Mine, Chickenfeed Mine, and Black Oak Mine clustered near the northern settlements. The Sierra RR winds through the hills, serving the timber and mineral interests of the era. This map is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it identifies numerous family properties including Barron Ranch, Hawkins Ranch, and McNutt Ranch. Educational and religious life is documented through the Algerine School and Morgan Chapel, while the southern boundary follows the Tuolumne River near the Wards Ferry Bridge. The transition from active industrial sites to the abandoned shafts of the Sunnyside Mine reflects the shifting economic tides of the Sierra Nevada foothills during the mid-century.