2012 Map of Georgetown

About this map

The Georgetown Divide defines this part of El Dorado County, where the gold-rush-era legacy remains visible in the complex network of water management and canyon names. Centered on the settlement of Georgetown, the landscape is marked by the Georgetown Divide Ditch, an artifact of hydraulic mining infrastructure that once diverted water from high-elevation sources. The terrain is deeply incised by the Middle Fork American River and its numerous tributaries, including Otter Cr and Canyon Cr. Smaller settlements like Volcanoville and Todd Valley are connected by roads with evocative local names such as Goferbroke Rd and Old Miners Rd. Prominent landmarks including Buffalo Hill and Mameluke Hill stand near the Growlersburg State Conservation Camp, while recreational spots like the Lake Walton Campground sit along the high ridges.