2012 Map of Garden Valley

About this map

Kelsey and Garden Valley anchor this landscape where the S Fork American River carves through deep terrain, including Big Canyon and Texas Canyon. The map records a transition from traditional agricultural and mining roots to modern land uses, evidenced by the presence of the JW Marshall Shop and the industrial infrastructure of the American River Powerhouse and White Rock Power House. Commercial viticulture is well-established here, with Jodar Vineyard and Winery and Granite Hills Vineyards marking the hillsides south of the river. To the north, smaller settlements like Spanish Flat and Meadow Brook are connected by a dense network of mountain roads such as Garden Valley Rd and Mule Ear Rd. Local landmarks like Dubey Airport and Finnon Reservoir provide specific points of reference for those studying the 21st-century development of this portion of El Dorado County.