2018 Map of Garden Valley

About this map

Kelsey and Garden Valley anchor this portion of El Dorado County, where the foothills rise into the Eldorado National Forest. The landscape is defined by a dense network of canyons and gulches, including Ladies Canyon, Big Canyon, and Texas Canyon, all descending toward the South Fork American River in the south. The area's settlement history is evident in named landmarks like Kelsey Cem and Spanish Hill, while the local topography is traced through prominent features such as Laumann Ridge and Darling Ridge.