2012 Map of American House

About this map

American House and its eponymous ravine sit at the heart of this landscape, reflecting a long history of settlement and travel through the Sierra foothills. The map reveals a transition from remote ranching at McIntosh Ranch and Boehme Ranch to the industrial legacy of the Sanborn Mine. Water dominates the geography, with the S Fork Feather River and Little Grass Valley Reservoir providing central landmarks, while protected spaces like the Valley Creek Special Interest Area indicate modern conservation efforts. Higher elevations are marked by prominent peaks such as Big Peak and Camel Peak, separated by deep cuts like Big Peak Ravine and Devils Gap. This network of ridges, including Mooreville Ridge and Harrison Ridge, defines the drainage patterns for numerous waterways like Onion Cr and Slate Cr that once supported the region's mining and ranching economy.