2012 Map of English Mountain

About this map

Baltimore Town sits at the southern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where historic mining and ranching interests shaped the upper reaches of the Middle Yuba River watershed. The terrain is defined by a dense concentration of alpine water bodies, including Sawmill Lake, French Lake, and the expansive Jackson Meadows Reservoir, connected by a network of forest routes like Meadow Lake Rd. Evidence of early industrial engineering is present in the Milton-Bowman Tunnel, which links distinct drainage basins across the granite ridges. High points like English Mountain and Haystack Mountain overlook a series of backcountry sites, from the established Ennors Ranch and English Mountain Ranch to numerous campgrounds such as Jackson Creek Campground and Faucherie Campground. This 2012 survey captures the region's transition from a resource-extraction frontier to a managed recreational wilderness, preserving the locations of legacy settlements and isolated landmarks like the Bent Monument.