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2018 Map of Gold Hill

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Gold Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Virginiatown and the northern edge of Lincoln anchor this Placer County landscape, where an intricate network of waterways defines the foothills of the Sacramento Valley. The terrain is etched with gravity-fed irrigation systems and historic mining-era infrastructure, including the Whisky Diggins Canal, Gold Blossom Canal, and the Lincoln Canal. These channels traverse a topography of deep ravines and ridges, winding past features like Deadman Canyon and Sailors Ravine.

In the northern reaches, Big Hill rises above a cluster of trails and named ranch roads, while the Lone Star Cemetery sits quietly near the headwaters of Orr Creek. The presence of Kilaga Springs and Valley View Reservoir highlights the critical role of water management in this region. This survey captures the modern interface of rural homesteads, legacy ranches, and the expanding footprint of the Central Valley as it meets the Sierra Nevada foothills.