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2015 Map of Greenwood

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Greenwood sits atop the Sierra Nevada foothills on this 2015 survey, serving as a hub for the surrounding ridge and canyon landscape. The terrain is defined by the deep incisions of the North Fork American River and the Middle Fork American River, which meet at a dramatic confluence. Along these waterways, historical mining and river activity is evident through labels such as Oregon Bar, Cherokee Bar, and Maine Bar. The presence of the Sliger Mine south of French Hill points to the area's enduring mineral history within the Eldorado National Forest.

Modern residential developments like Auburn Lake Trails contrast with the older geography of the Foresthill Divide. Navigational markers such as Drivers Flat and the Greenwood Bridge provide touchpoints for those tracing local travel routes. Natural landmarks, including Codfish Falls and Odyssey Falls, emphasize the steep verticality of the American River canyons, while numerous named ravines like Sharps Ravine and Big Snyder Gulch detail the complex local hydrology.