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2018 Map of Devil Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Stumpy Meadows Reservoir and the winding Rubicon River define this high-elevation landscape within the Eldorado National Forest. The map documents a rugged transition between Placer and El Dorado counties, where historic land uses are visible in names like Blacksmith Flat and Quartz Flat. A secluded Pioneer Grave near Zuver stands as a quiet reminder of early settlers who navigated these deep canyons and ridges long before modern infrastructure.

The terrain is marked by significant vertical relief, from the heights of Devil Peak and Lookout Mtn to the depths of Big Grizzly Canyon. Small settlements and points of interest such as McCulloh, Leonardi, and Campana are connected by a network of forest roads including Wentworth Springs Rd and Eleven Pines Rd. Numerous natural springs, such as Sawpit Spring and McCulloh Spring, highlight the area's hydrology and its importance to the forest ecosystem.