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2012 Map of Garnet Hill

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Garnet Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

N Fork Mokelumne River and the Middle Fork Mokelumne River carve through this landscape, defining a network of steep drainages and ridges. The infrastructure of the Tiger Creek Regulatory Canal winds across the northern terrain, illustrating the region's historical reliance on water management for power and irrigation.

Settlement patterns are sparse, marked by established locations like Barnett and the historical footprint of Buck Ranch. Local history is preserved at traditional transit points such as Bruce Crossing and Solinsky Crossing, while the high ground at Folsom Lookout and Garnet Hill overlooks the confluence of numerous creeks, including Blue Cr and the Licking Fork. Recreation is centered near the water, with sites like White Azalea Campground and Mokelumne River Campground serving as modern access points to this river-cut terrain.