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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

Mother Lode Acres and several historic ranch holdings anchor this Central Valley landscape where the borders of San Joaquin, Calaveras, and Stanislaus counties meet. The topography is defined by the winding course of the Calaveras River, which cuts through terrain marked by heavy industrial activity, indicated by extensive Tailings and a Mine near Opal Hill. Ranching life is evident at Capital Ranch and Stone Corral Ranch, while a lone Cemetery and a small settlement at Oak Grove suggest the area's rural social centers.

Transportation patterns from different eras are visible, ranging from an Old Railroad Grade in the south to modern Airstrips and a network of named local routes like Shelton Road and Waverly Road. The drainage system of Duck Creek and its South Fork provide a glimpse into the watershed management of the early 1960s, a period when this region balanced traditional cattle ranching with emerging mineral extraction.