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1934 Map of The Dark Hole

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of The Dark Hole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

The Fresno Range and Reef Ridge dominate this 1934 topographic survey, which captures the remote intersection of Fresno, Kings, and Monterey counties. The landscape is defined by isolated family outposts and mining operations, including the King Mine and White Mine situated near the county lines. The titular Dark Hole sits between Black Mountain and the ridge, illustrating the deep, folded geography of the region before large-scale modernization.

Evidence of early 20th-century habitation is scattered throughout the canyons and flats, represented by numerous named dwellings such as Moore Cabin, Riley Cabin, and Radcliff Cabin. The presence of the Panoche House Chimney and specialized sites like Twenty Six Camp suggests a history of transient labor or seasonal ranching. These details provide a clear picture of the remote interior of the California Coast Ranges during the mid-1930s.