1949 Map of Wolf

About this map

The boundary between Nevada and Placer counties follows the winding course of the Bear River as it cuts through the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. In the years following World War II, the landscape is defined by its transition from traditional resource extraction to military utility, notably evidenced by the expansive eastern edge of Beale Air Force Base. Gold-era remnants persist through infrastructure like the Pine Hill Mine and a network of water management features including Ditch, Flume, and a Siphon that move water across the ridgelines near Hog Hill and Cole Hill. Small community hubs like Banner Grange and the settlement of Wolf provide a glimpse into the local social fabric of the late 1940s, while the Cranston Ranch and a private Landing Strip reflect the private landholdings that occupy the valleys between landmarks such as Bald Mtn and Sugar Loaf Mtn.