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2000 Map of French Corral

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of French Corral
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

San Juan Ridge dominates this northern Gold Country landscape, where the legacy of hydraulic mining is etched into the terrain near French Corral. This settlement, once a primary hub for the region's mining operations, is marked by a Historical Monument and sits just uphill from the Yuba River. To the west, the river is harnessed by the New Colgate Powerhouse, while downstream the South Yuba River meanders through the South Yuba River Project State Park Unit.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of the Pleasant Valley Sch and the Covered Bridge at Bridgeport. The map also captures the transition from high ridge settlements like Birchville and Dobbins to the lower reaches of Harry L Englebright Lake. Traces of industrial history are evident in the Tailings and the Air Shaft located near the ridge, reflecting the complex water and power infrastructure that redefined the Yuba watershed.