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1952 Map of Kyburz

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Kyburz
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The South Fork American River corridor serves as the primary artery through this portion of the Eldorado National Forest, where the settlement of Kyburz sits at the base of the prominent Sugarloaf peak. The landscape is defined by its water management and early mountain infrastructure, featuring the South Ditch, several water tanks, and a Gaging Sta. Notable for its dispersed family and forest outposts, the area includes the Wilson Ranch, Jones Place, and the Windmiller Cabin, reflecting the era's mix of ranching and remote forest administration.

Logistics and education in the high country are evidenced by the Silver Fork School and the Twentynine Mile Guard Sta. The map traces a network of paths including a Jeep Trail across Atherton Flat and various footbridges crossing the American River. These features, alongside landmarks like Eagle Rock and Table Rock, reveal the mid-century character of El Dorado County before modern development altered these Sierra Nevada foothills.