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1948 Map of Stanislaus

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Stanislaus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Stanislaus River and its Middle Fork carve through this section of the Stanislaus National Forest, defining a landscape of industrial water management and timber extraction. The presence of the Utica Ditch and a significant Powerhouse near Clarks Flat illustrates the early 20th-century reliance on mountain water systems for power and irrigation. Along the higher ridges, the Lumber RR and numerous canyons like Long Canyon suggest the historic footprint of logging operations that once dominated the region.

Small settlements and family holdings such as Avery, Hathaway Pines, and Avery Ranch are concentrated along the Ebbetts Pass Highway, providing a glimpse into the residential patterns of the Calaveras and Tuolumne county border. Notable conservation and fire management features include the Stanislaus Grove Big Trees and the McCormick Lookout, which stands over landmarks like Hungry Flat and McCormick Meadows.