2015 Map of Folsom SE

About this map

The Cosumnes River defines the southern reach of this landscape, where the foothills of the Sierra Nevada begin their ascent. In this transition zone between the Sacramento Central Valley and the rising uplands, the master-planned community of Rancho Murieta stands near a trio of man-made water bodies: Lake Calero, Lake Chesbro, and Lake Clementia. The map captures a mix of modern residential development and open ranch land, traced by the historic route of the El Dorado Trail as it winds toward the northeast corner. This corridor follows the drainage patterns of numerous seasonal streams, including Carson Creek and Deer Creek. To the east, the topography becomes more pronounced at Ben Bolt and along the Ben Bolt Ridge, while old naming conventions persist at locations like Malby Crossing and Walltown, reflecting the area's long history of habitation and transit between the valley floor and the gold country.