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1949 Map of Fiddletown

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Fiddletown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The confluence of the North Fork Cosumnes River, Middle Fork Cosumnes River, and South Fork Cosumnes River defines the rugged geography of this Amador and El Dorado County borderland. At the time of this 1949 field check, the landscape retains its Gold Rush era imprint, characterized by deep river canyons and prominent topographic features like Logtown Ridge. In the southern portion of the map, the Shenandoah Valley reveals a more settled agricultural pattern, centered around the Shenandoah Road corridor.

Local history researchers can identify established community nodes such as Fiddletown, Nashville, and Enterprise. Genealogy interests are well-served by the presence of the Sherandoah Cem and Shenandoah Sch, which anchor the valley community. Industrial activity is represented by the Briarcliff Mines and the complex water infrastructure of the Plymouth Ditch, illustrating the persistent importance of water management in this Sierra Nevada foothill region.