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1949 Map of Foresthill

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Foresthill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The gold-bearing ridges of Placer County are captured here at a time when industrial legacy and mid-century forestry converged. This landscape, carved by the North Fork American River and the Middle Fork American River, is defined by its deep canyons and the persistent presence of Placer Diggings. The town of Foresthill serves as a central hub, featuring a Landing Strip and a Ranger Station, while older settlements like Iowa Hill and Yankee Jims remain anchored to the terrain.

Extensive mining operations are documented throughout the Tahoe National Forest, including the Mayflower Mine, California Morning Star Mine, and the Volcano Mine. The map reveals the intricate network of water-dependent industry, from Gray Eagle Bar on the river to the numerous gulches and canyons like Shirttail Canyon that historically facilitated hydraulic and placer mining. Local genealogy is supported by landmarks such as Baker Ranch, Ebberts Ranch, and the Cemetery at Foresthill.