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2021 Map of Calaveritas

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Calaveritas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Mountain Ranch and the historic settlement of Calaveritas anchor this modern survey of the California gold country landscape. The terrain is defined by a dense network of gulches and ridges, including Mexican Gulch, Dirty Gulch, and Donovan Ridge, reflecting a complex topography long shaped by water and mining. The map documents the enduring infrastructure of the region, from the Fricot Ditch to the Lucky Jim Mine Rd, while also locating local landmarks like the Mountain Ranch Cem and the small communities at Old Gulch and Cave City.

Tracing the path of Calaveritas Cr and San Antonio Cr, the map shows how modern roads like Calaveritas Rd and Dogtown Rd follow the historical contours of the land. The presence of Brandy Flat and Wally Hill indicates the localized naming conventions that persist in this part of Calaveras County. Researchers can examine the intersections of historical land divisions and newer residential developments near Mountain Ranch.