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1948 Map of Camptonville

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Camptonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Camptonville stands as a central point of settlement in this landscape within the Tahoe National Forest, where the transition from mid-century ranching to modern water management is visible. The map documents the presence of New Bullards Bar Reservoir, a major geographic shift that altered the drainages of Mill Creek and surrounding gulches. Family history is etched into the terrain through numerous named properties such as Pendola Ranch, Schnellman Ranch, and Kennedy Ranch, alongside established landmarks like the Sleighville House.

Industrial and administrative history is represented by the Alaska Hill Lookout and the Oak Valley Guard Sta, reflecting the importance of fire oversight in this timber-rich region. The southern reaches are defined by the Middle Yuba River, where features like Strawberry Bar and Emory Island speak to the area's river-driven economy and the intricate network of Diggings and tailings left by earlier mining operations.