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2022 Map of Folsom SE

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Folsom SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Rancho Murieta anchors the southern portion of this landscape where the Sacramento Valley meets the foothills. The terrain is defined by a series of drainage networks, including the westward flow of Deer Cr and Slate Cr, eventually reaching the southern boundary at the Cosumnes River. Significant water management is evident through Lake Chesbro and Lake Calero, which serve as focal points for the modern development in the area.

Local landmarks such as Ben Bolt Ridge and its peak Ben Bolt rise above the surrounding valleys, providing a transition between the lower Central Valley floor and the higher elevations of El Dorado County. Historic routes like Latrobe Rd and Scott Rd connect the scattered settlements, including the small community of Walltown, tracing the path of early transportation through this transition zone between ranching lands and residential growth.