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2015 Map of Graniteville

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Graniteville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Graniteville and Gaston anchor this high-elevation landscape within the Tahoe National Forest, where the complex drainage systems of the Middle Yuba River and Texas Creek define the terrain. The map details a legacy of hydraulic management and industrial movement, evidenced by the Bowman Tunnel and Clear Creek Tunnel, which connect significant water bodies like Bowman Lake to the surrounding canyons.

Settlement patterns follow the ridges and ravines, from the localized clearing at Marsh Mill to named flats like Pat Yore Flat and Murphy Flat. The intersection of Sierra and Nevada counties is marked by sharp topographic shifts, including the Windy Point Cliffs and peaks such as Pinoli Peak and Pyramid Peak. This 2015 survey provides a modern view of these remote Sierra Nevada locations, preserving names of small localities like The Beartrap alongside established mountain roads like Graniteville Road and Meadow Lake Road.