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2015 Map of Greek Store

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Last Chance and Greek Store sit high within the Sierra Nevada backcountry, marking old outposts in a landscape defined by deep drainages and sharp ridges. This area of the Tahoe National Forest and Eldorado National Forest is deeply incised by the Middle Fork American River, where features like China Bar and Big Bar speak to the region's river-bottom history. The terrain is a complex network of ravines and gulches, including Abrams Ravine and Bloody Ravine, which drain into larger systems like Duncan Canyon.

Water management for early industry or transit is evidenced by labels such as the Red Star Ditch and Pine Nut Ditch, which trace the contours of Red Star Ridge. To the south, the settlement of Goggins and the uniquely named End of the World overlook the river's winding course. Notable landmarks like Barney Cavanah Ridge and Mineral Point provide reference points for those tracing historical access routes through this steep, wooded territory.