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2015 Map of French Corral

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of French Corral
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

San Juan Ridge forms the backbone of this landscape where the Middle Yuba River and South Yuba River converge. The settlement of French Corral serves as a historic anchor for the region, positioned near the famous Bridgeport Covered Bridge at Bridgeport. This area reflects the deep history of Gold Country mining and hydraulic activity, evident in the numerous river bars and ravines that segment the terrain, such as Condemned Bar, French Bar, and Starvation Bar.

Infrastructure like the Colgate Tunnel and the nearby Lake Francis reservoir system near Dobbins highlights the complex water management required for power and industry in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Smaller communities like Birchville are connected by a network of winding roads including Pleasant Valley Rd and Rice's Crossing Rd, following the natural contours of the hills between Texas Hill and Piper Hill.