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1961 Map of Wilbur Springs

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Wilbur Springs and the surrounding mineral-rich canyons of the Inner Coast Ranges anchor this 1961 survey, where the extraction of quicksilver and other minerals shaped the landscape. A dense cluster of mercury mines, including the Abbott Mine, Turkey Run Mine, and the Empire Mine, concentrated activity along Harley Gulch and Sulphur Creek. The presence of a California Division of Forestry Station at both Leesville and Wilbur Springs Station underscores the region's management in a fire-prone, mountainous environment. Beyond the mining districts, the map details the transition into the Antelope Valley and Bear Creek drainage, where older waypoints like Mountain House and the small settlement of Skinnerville provide evidence of early stage routes and pioneer ranching. The terrain is a complex network of high ridges, such as County Line Ridge, and secluded flats like Deadshot Flat and Widow Flats.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain