2015 Map of Gold Hill

About this map

Virginiatown and Gold Hill sit at the center of a complex network of historic water management features in this modern Placer County survey. The landscape is defined by its canyons and ravines, including Deadman Canyon and Sailors Ravine, which are traversed by a sophisticated system of ditches and canals. Notable among these are the Whisky Diggins Canal, Gold Blossom Canal, and Lincoln Canal, representing a legacy of hydraulic infrastructure originally developed for mining and agriculture. In the northern reaches, Big Hill rises above Coon Creek, while the Lone Star Cemetery provides a specific point of interest for genealogists. The presence of Kilaga Springs and Valley View Reservoir further illustrates the vital importance of water resources in this portion of the Central Sacramento Valley.