2012 Map of Dutch Flat

About this map

Dutch Flat sits at the heart of this Sierra Nevada landscape, where hydraulic mining legacies and hydroelectric infrastructure define the modern topography. The settlement is flanked by the Dutch Flat Cem and the complex water delivery systems of the Pulp Mill Ditch and the Dutch Flat Tunnel. This geography illustrates the long-term evolution of Gold Country resource management, from the early excavations of Dutch Flat Canyon to the massive energy works of the Alta Powerhouse and Dutch Flat Powerhouse. To the south, the deep gorge of the N Fork American River cuts through the terrain at Giant Gap, a stark contrast to the modern recreational spaces of the Sugar Pine Reservoir and Forbes Campground. The map also traces the historic path of the Lincoln Rd as it connects old mining towns like Gold Run and Monte Vista to the higher elevations of Alta and Baxter.