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2018 Map of Camino

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Camino
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The ridge-and-canyon landscape of central El Dorado County is defined here by its hydraulic history and mountain settlements. Elevated above the deep incisions of the N Fork Cosumnes River and the Middle Fork Cosumnes River, the plateau around Camino and Fruit Ridge shows a complex network of water management features, including the El Dorado Irrigation Main Canal, Weber Ditch, and Crawford Ditch. These systems historically supported the orchards and timber operations of the Sierra foothills.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground along the Pony Express Trl, connecting hubs like Five Mile Terrace and Motor City. To the south, smaller communities such as Somerset and Pleasant Valley sit near the confluence of local creeks like Clear Cr, while the western edge of the Eldorado National Forest begins its ascent into the mountains. Researchers will find interest in the proximity of Placerville Airport to historical sites like Old Fort Jim and the Oak Hill Cemetery.