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1979 Map of Stevens Mtn., 1985 Print
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1979 Map of Stevens Mtn.

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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Stevens Mtn and the southern Sierra Mountains anchor this arid landscape of the late 1970s, defined by its intensive mining history and sprawling ranch lands. The terrain is marked by numerous mineral claims, including the Philomena Mine, Aguinaldo Mine, and the Montezuma Mine, interspersed with several prospect sites. This concentration of small-scale mining operations suggests a period of active exploration and extraction in the rocky outcrops surrounding Providencia Hill. Down from the peaks, the drainage patterns of Fresnal Wash, Banner Wash, and Ash Wash dictate the layout of the land, leading to localized cattle infrastructure like the Stevens Ranch and the Bristo Ranch. The northern portion of the map shows a shift toward rural residential development, where a grid of named roads like Diamond Bell Ranch Road and Stagecoach Road begins to penetrate the desert scrub.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1979
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain