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1916 Map of Sulphur Springs

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Sulphur Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The San Joaquin River carves a deep path through this 1916 landscape, defining the boundary between Madera and Fresno Counties. Long before the valley was transformed by large-scale water projects, this survey by E.P. Davis records the river's original course and the historic sites along its banks. Notable early landmarks include Old Fort Miller and Old Millerton, remnants of 19th-century settlement along the river corridor.

The presence of Sulphur Springs and Fine Gold Creek suggests a topography shaped by both natural mineral features and early prospecting. Transport in the region is anchored by the Friant and Oneals Road, which connects the river valley to the upland area near BM Belleview 608. This survey provides a critical view of the river's character before it was significantly altered by the development of Millerton Lake.