2021 Map of Devil Peak

About this map

The Rubicon River carves a deep path through this section of the Sierra Nevada, marking the rugged boundary between Placer Co and El Dorado Co. Historically significant sites like the Pioneer Grave and Blacksmith Flat speak to the region's early importance in mining and mountain transit. The landscape is defined by its dramatic ridges, including Ralston Ridge and Nevada Point Ridge, which flank the deep canyons of the Wallace Canyon system. Modern management by the Eldorado National Forest is evident through the network of forest roads and trails such as Wentworth Springs Rd and Eleven Pines Rd. To the south, Stumpy Meadows Reservoir serves as a prominent water feature near the small clusters of Leonardi and Campana, while Zuver and McCulloh sit perched on the high ridges to the north.