2012 Map of Chicago Park

About this map

You Bet and Red Dog stand as prominent landmarks in this section of the Sierra Nevada foothills, representing the deep mining and pioneer heritage of Nevada County. The terrain is defined by the steep descent toward the Bear River, where the Rollins Reservoir now fills the canyon. The map documents a complex network of historical transportation routes, including the Old Emigrant Trl and Old Donner Trl, which wind through the ridges near Hawkins Canyon. To the south, the infrastructure of the Railroad Rd skirts the edge of Secret Town and Magra, tracing the path of the transcontinental rail corridor. This 2012 survey captures the transition from historic hydraulic mining sites like Chalk Bluff to modern recreation and residential pockets such as Chicago Park and Peardale, showing how the land has been reshaped by both industry and the preservation of mountain travel ways.