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1951 Map of Caldor

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Caldor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Caldor stands as a focal point in this 1951 study of the Sierra Nevada foothills, situated within the Eldorado National Forest. The landscape is defined by the three primary branches of the Cosumnes River, with Plummer Ridge and Station Ridge dictating the path of travel through the timberlands. Logging operations are evident throughout the terrain, supported by a network of specialized infrastructure including the Caldor Ranger Sta, multiple fire tanks like the Leoni Fire Tank, and dedicated logging roads.

Resource extraction and fire management dominate the local geography, featuring the Arbor Mine and Spread Eagle Mine near the settlement of McKinney. Historical interest is found at the Fort Grizzly Site near the South Fork Cosumnes River and the Armstrong Hill Lookout. Small outposts such as Cooks Station and Hams Station mark the intersections of mountain transit, while seasonal drainage is captured at Elkins Dry Lake.