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2021 Map of Kyburz

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Kyburz sits along the S Fork American River at the base of Sugarloaf, serving as a central point for historic transit corridors in the Eldorado National Forest. The landscape is dominated by high ridges and peaks, including Cheese Camp Ridge, Table Rock, and Four Cornered Peak. Water management and recreation are evident in the presence of Ice House Reservoir and the El Dorado Ditch, which snakes through the steep terrain.

Tracing the path of the Pony Express Trl, the map reveals the deep historical roots of this Sierra Nevada passage. Local settlements and landings like Strawberry Flat, Atherton Flat, and China Flat are connected by rugged forest roads such as Granite Springs Rd and Silver Fork Rd. From the high timber of Bosworth Meadow to the deep cut of Screech Owl Canyon, the topography highlights the complex drainage systems of Jones Fork Silver Cr and its various tributaries.