2012 Map of Groveland

About this map

Groveland and the surrounding Sierra foothills are defined by a complex network of canyons and ridges where gold rush history and modern utility infrastructure meet. The land is marked by deep gulches such as Whites Gulch and Long Gulch, while the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct cuts through the terrain, tracing a critical path for California's water history. Significant local landmarks include the Bret Harte Cabin and the settlement of Second Garrotte, reflecting the region's literary and mining heritage. The landscape transitions from the residential developments surrounding Pine Mountain Lake and the Pine Mountain Lake Airport to the steep, untamed drainage of the Tuolumne River in the northeast. Genealogists and local historians can trace family properties like Crook Ranch and Graham Ranch, or explore the many creeks like Big Jackass Cr and Smith Cr that feed into the larger river systems.