2012 Map of Aukum

About this map

River Pines and the surrounding Sierra Nevada foothills are defined by a network of drainage basins and an emerging viticulture industry in this 2012 survey. The terrain is deeply etched by the Middle Fork Cosumnes River to the north and the S Fork Cosumnes River to the south, with numerous tributaries such as Scott Cr and Big Indian Cr shaping the local geography. Small community centers and named crossroads including Aukum, Melsons Corner, and Fair Play anchor the landscape, which is increasingly populated by commercial agriculture as evidenced by Granite Springs Winery and Vineyards and Perry Creek Vineyards. Historic land use is still visible through landmarks like Lawrence Mill and the D'Agostini Ranch, illustrating the transition from traditional ranching and milling to the modern vineyard-driven economy that characterizes this part of Amador County.