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1962 Map of Valley Springs SW

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Valley Springs SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Calaveras River winds through this landscape at the intersection of San Joaquin, Calaveras, and Stanislaus Counties, reflecting an era of transition between ranching and mining. Gold country history is visible in the extensive tailings deposits found south of the river and near Mother Lode Acres, where a mine and Opal Hill suggest the geological riches of the region. The map also documents established rural life through family-named landmarks like Stone Corral Ranch and Capital Ranch.

Transportation patterns are defined by the Old Railroad Grade and several rural thoroughfares such as Shelton Road and Waverly Road. The Presence of a lone Cemetery and multiple Airstrips among the drainage of Duck Creek and Indian Creek illustrates the sparse but functional settlement pattern. This survey, updated with 1973 photo-inspection, captures the area before modern residential expansion altered the agricultural character of these river-cut hills.