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2021 Map of Fort Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Fort Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Stanislaus National Forest land dominates this high-elevation region of Calaveras County, where the S Fork Mokelumne River and Licking Fork carve through a landscape of ridges and valleys. The geography is defined by prominent elevations like Fort Mountain and Silver Mtn, separated by the broad Esperanza Valley. This modern data shows the persistent footprint of the area's resource-based history, with routes such as Quartz Mine Rd and the historic Old Emigrant Trl traversing the hills.

Recreational and aviation access is marked by the Eagle Ridge Ranch Airport and various trails, including the Arnold Rim Trl. Numerous creeks, such as Jesus Maria Cr and San Antonio Cr, drain towards the south, passing features like San Antonio Falls. The map documents a complex network of forest routes and local roads, from Silver Mountain Rd to Summit Level Rd, illustrating the modern management of this timber and watershed corridor.