2015 Map of Foresthill

About this map

Foresthill and the historic settlement of Iowa Hill anchor this detailed study of the Placer County gold country. The map traces the deeply incised drainage of the North Fork American River and its numerous tributaries, including Indian Cr and Shirttail Canyon. Long-standing local geography is preserved through landmarks such as Yankee Jims and Grizzly Flat, while genealogical interest is served by the Iowa Hill Cemetery and the Foresthill Protestant Cemetery. The landscape reflects a legacy of extraction and early industry, indicated by Hughes Mill and the proximity of the Tahoe National Forest. Transportation routes like Michigan Bluff Rd and Mosquito Ridge Rd wind through the complex terrain of the Sierra Nevada foothills, connecting various "flats" and "points" that define the local topography.