2018 Map of Calaveritas

About this map

Calaveritas and the surrounding gold-country landscape are defined by a complex network of waterways and winding roads that reveal the area's deep connection to California's historic mining and ranching economy. The settlement of Cave City and the area of Old Gulch serve as anchors in a terrain characterized by numerous named gulches, including Mexican Gulch and French Gulch. Water management is evident through features like the Fricot Ditch, which traverses the hills alongside natural flows like Calaveritas Cr and San Antonio Cr. The map captures a transition from industrial activity to more modern residential patterns, with local names like Lucky Jim Mine Rd and Cement Plant Rd providing clues to the previous land use. Higher elevations such as Quiggs Mtn and High Mtn overlook the intricate drainage basins that include the Salamander Cr and Indian Cr systems.