2015 Map of Chinese Camp

About this map

Chinese Camp remains the primary settlement on this landscape, set against the complex terrain of the Red Hills and Taylor Hill. The map documents a critical intersection of water infrastructure and gold-rush era nomenclature, where the modern Don Pedro Reservoir fills the eastern gulches. Vital utility corridors are visible, notably the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct which traverses the center of the sheet towards Hetch Hetchy Junction. The geography is defined by numerous drainage systems including Big Creek, Andrew Creek, and the North Fork of Dry Creek. Local history is embedded in the road network and terrain labels, with names like Mammoth Mine Road and Six-bit Gulch hinting at the area's mining heritage. From Hungry Hill to the shores of the reservoir, the map captures the transition between historic foothill outposts and large-scale water management projects.