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2012 Map of Caldor

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Caldor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Caldor sits at the heart of this landscape, surrounded by a complex network of timber and access routes in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The map reveals a region defined by its hydrography, specifically the various forks of the Cosumnes River, including the Steely Fork and the Middle Fork Cosumnes River. These waterways carve through prominent landforms like Big Mountain Ridge and Gold Note Ridge, creating a terrain that historically supported logging and outdoor recreation.

Evidence of local industry and mountain life is found in place names such as Elkins Flat, Croft, and the Caldor Logging Rd. For the backcountry traveler or historian, landmarks like the Armstrong Hill Lookout and Pi-Pi Campground offer specific points of reference within the forest. Further south, the map transitions toward Cooks Station Ridge and Barney Meadow, illustrating the remote character of this part of El Dorado County before major modern developments altered the smaller access roads.