Where is mariposa county ca

In the s and s a barium mine and crushing plant operated in El Portal. Also in the s, due to an increase in the price of gold, many mines resumed or stepped up the level of their operations, and individuals again took to the river and creeks to do placer mining. The presence of Yosemite meant that tourism, as far back as the s, played a role in the life of the county. In the railroad got as far as Raymond, in Madera County, whence stages carried passengers over Chowchilla Mountain to Wawona.

Initially stages took passengers the rest of the way into the Valley, but they were soon replaced by motor busses. Among other changes, this was the first route into Yosemite that brought travelers directly through the heart of Mariposa town.

The growth of automobile travel since World War II has seen annual visitor levels to Yosemite rise from a few hundred thousand to four million. Another change, which has been accelerating since the early s, is an influx of retirees and second home owners from the Bay Area, Southern California, and the Central Valley.

These new citizens are drawn by the climate over days of sunshine yearly , the beauty and accessibility of the outdoors, and the relaxed lifestyle. The opening of the new University of California campus in nearby Merced is likely to gradually influence the influx of newcomers who have younger economic and lifestyle interests.

The General Plan of Mariposa County, a recently updated version, continues the desirable rural lifestyle. Minimum parcel size in rural areas is five acres. Federal, State, and Local Directory. Business Relief Grant. Made in Mariposa Program. Human Resources. Benefits PDF. Employee Concerns Report. Job Descriptions. Alphabetized Job Descriptions.

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