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2015 Map of Jackson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Jackson serves as a central hub in this California gold country landscape, where the legacy of industrial extraction is etched into the terrain. The map documents a dense network of water management features, such as Moore Ditch, Ione Canal, and Kreth Ditch, essential for the region's historical mining and modern utility. Industrial history is further marked by the Massa Tunnel and the prominence of Kennedy Mine Rd, leading toward the historic mining complexes just north of the city center.

South of town, the terrain drops toward the Mokelumne River and the sprawling waters of Pardee Reservoir. This area is defined by numerous named ravines like Copper Mine Gulch and Jackass Gulch, which reflect the small-scale prospecting that once dotted these hills. Local transit and infrastructure are anchored by Westover Field Amador County Airport and a grid of secondary roads such as China Graveyard Rd and Vogan Toll Rd, connecting modern residential pockets like Martell and Scottsville to their 19th-century roots.