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2015 Map of Calpine

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Calpine sits at the intersection of high mountain valleys and timbered slopes, marking a point of human settlement between the Tahoe National Forest and Plumas National Forest. The landscape is defined by its transition from the expansive Sierra Valley into more enclosed terrain like Mohawk Valley and Carman Valley. High-altitude meadows such as McNair Meadow, Folchi Meadows, and Beartrap Meadow punctuate the forest, indicating the traditional pastoral and ecological significance of the region.

Transport and infrastructure are concentrated around the eastern foothills, featuring the Totem Pole Ranch Airport and the local Calpine Reservoir. The map records a network of named tracks and ranch roads, including Harvey Ranch Rd and Beckworth Calpine Rd, which connect the small settlement to outlying points like Westside Cemetery. This 2015 survey reflects the enduring character of a community defined by its proximity to protected forest lands and the headwaters of numerous creeks like Fletcher Cr and Carman Cr.