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1948 Map of Tuolumne

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Tuolumne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Tuolumne townsite and its surrounding timberlands and mining claims define this mid-century survey of the Stanislaus National Forest. The landscape is a complex network of ridges and watercourses, anchored by the Tuolumne River and the engineered path of the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct. Remote outposts and family-named landmarks like Gunn Ranch, Rogge Ranch, and Quinn Ranch are scattered across the terrain, reflecting the area's history of high-country ranching and early mountain settlement.

Gold-era heritage is visible in the presence of the Providence Mine and the Kanaka Mine, while cultural history is marked by the Bret Harte Cabin near Second Garrotte. Educational and community hubs, such as the Arastraville Sch and Servaes Temporary Sch, provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local families during the post-war era. Significant geographic features like Duckwall Mtn and Pilot Ridge dominate the elevation data, illustrating the transition from foothills to the high Sierra.