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2022 Map of Blue Canyon

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Blue Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Tahoe National Forest dominates this mountain landscape, where the rugged terrain is defined by the deep carving of the South Yuba River and the N Fork N Fork American River. The map highlights a complex network of water management, featuring the Upper Boardman Canal, S Yuba Canal, and Drum Canal, which snake through the ridges to support the region's utilities. Settlements like Blue Canyon and Emigrant Gap serve as critical points along the transportation corridor that crosses Bear Valley.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Omega Cem near the site of Omega, a trace of the area's early gold-era activity. The presence of numerous trails, such as the Pioneer Trl and Last Chance Mc Trl, alongside landmarks like Clyde Mtn and Grouse Ridge, illustrates the transition from historic mining and timber access to modern recreational use. High-altitude water bodies including Lake Spaulding, Fuller Lake, and Rucker Lake remain central features of this high Sierra geography.