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2018 Map of Dutch Flat

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Dutch Flat and the surrounding Sierra Nevada foothills are depicted here in detail, showing a landscape defined by hydraulic mining history and modern transit corridors. Centered on the Tahoe National Forest, the map traces the deep incisions of the North Fork American River and the Bear River. Local history is preserved in names like Gold Mine Rd and Pulp Mill Ditch, reflecting the industrial past of settlements like Gold Run and Alta.

The infrastructure of the region is prominent, from the Dutch Flat Tunnel to the complex network of canals such as the Upper Boardman Canal. Prominent terrain features like Giant Gap, Chalk Bluff Ridge, and the Iowa Hill Divide frame the area's many ravines and gulches. Genealogists can locate the Dutch Flat Cem near the town center, while those interested in water management can find the Sugar Pine Reservoir and Liberty Hill Reservoir tucked into the mountain folds.