2021 Map of Georgetown

About this map

The Georgetown Divide defines this part of the Sierra Nevada foothills, a landscape marked by deep canyons and high points like Buffalo Hill and Little Bald Mtn. The historic community of Georgetown serves as a central hub, situated near the Georgetown Pioneer Cem and Georgetown Airport. To the north, the terrain drops sharply toward the Middle Fork American River, which separates the Eldorado National Forest from the Tahoe National Forest. The map reveals a high density of mining-era remnants and family-named landmarks, such as Jakeys Hill, Cock Robin Point, and Shoemaker Hill. Further north and west, settlements like Todd Valley and Volcanoville persist along the winding ridges, connected by roads like Todd Valley Rd and Georgetown Rd. This area reflects the transition from early gold rush extraction to modern timber management and rural residential life.