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2015 Map of Calaveritas

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Calaveritas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mountain Ranch and Cave City occupy the undulating slopes of the Sierra Foothills, where the landscape is deeply etched by a network of drainage systems. The map illustrates a complex hydraulic environment defined by Calaveritas Cr, San Antonio Cr, and the historic Fricot Ditch, which follows the contours of the eastern ridges. This area, known for its rich mining heritage, is still marked by names that reflect its industrial past, such as Lucky Jim Mine Rd and Old Gulch.

The settlement of Calaveritas sits at the junction of Calaveritas Rd and the creek that shares its name, positioned near local landmarks like Rocky Hill and Wally Hill. Moving south, the terrain transitions toward Donovan Ridge and San Domingo Cr, with prominent rises such as Soapstone Hill and Italian Point providing distinct geographic markers. The dense naming of gulches, from Mexican Gulch to Dirty Gulch, reveals how thoroughly early residents and prospectors identified every crease in this gold-country topography.