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2021 Map of Greek Store

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Greek Store
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Last Chance stands as a focal point in this portion of Placer County, situated on a high ridge overlooking the deep canyons of the Middle Fork American River. The map documents a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and the historical infrastructure of gold-era water management, evidenced by the Frazier Line Ditch, Pine Nut Ditch, and Red Star Ditch. These narrow channels trace the contours of the steep slopes, reflecting the engineering required to move water through the high Sierra foothills.

Transit through this complex terrain follows storied routes like the Western States Trl and Mosquito Ridge Rd. Along the riverbanks, labels like Spanish Ravine Bar and China Bar recall the placer mining era, while the Last Chance Cem provides a primary genealogical link to the early inhabitants of these remote camps. To the south, the dramatic drop-offs at End of the World and the unique landform of Big Crater highlight the isolation of the Tahoe National Forest and Eldorado National Forest borderlands.