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1949 Map of Standard

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Standard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Pickering Lumber Co RR and Sierra RR anchor the industrial landscape of Tuolumne County in this late 1940s survey. The settlement of Standard serves as a central hub for timber and rail operations, situated near the confluence of Sullivan Creek and Curtis Creek. Local industry and settlement patterns are clearly defined, from the active Soulsby Mine and Draper Mine near Soulsbyville to the numerous family estates such as Barron Ranch and Richards Ranch that dot the hillsides.

Agricultural and mining infrastructure is visible through a complex network of waterways, including Shaws Flat Ditch and the Phoenix Ditch. The rugged southern portion of the map is defined by the Tuolumne River canyon, where the Wards Ferry Bridge provides a vital crossing point. Genealogical details are abundant, with small community landmarks like Morgan Chapel, Algerine School, and Wards Ferry Sch marking the social centers of these foothill townships.