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2018 Map of Fort Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Fort Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The S Fork Mokelumne River carves through this portion of the Stanislaus National Forest, defining a landscape of high ridges and deep drainages in Calaveras County. The settlement of Rail Road Flat serves as a primary reference point in the west, situated near Esperanza Valley and the Eagle Ridge Ranch Airport. These communities are connected by a network of historical paths and modern access ways, including the Old Emigrant Trl and various family-named routes such as Miller Ranch Rd and Wharregard Rd.

Prominent geographical landmarks like Ft Mtn, Pine Ridge, and Summit Level Ridge oversee a complex system of creeks, including Esperanza Cr and Jesus-Maria Cr. The mapping of features like Quartz Mine Rd and Quartz Mine Trl points to the region's mining heritage. From the high elevations of Buck Mtn and Creightons Meadow down to the creek beds, this map provides a detailed view of the terrain and local nomenclature used by residents and forest managers alike.