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1949 Map of Lake Combie

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Lake Combie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Wolf Creek and the Bear River define the hydraulic landscape of this region along the Nevada and Placer County line. The terrain is marked by an extensive network of water management features, including the Tarr Ditch, Cunningham Ditch, and a Siphon, reflecting the area's history of resource extraction and irrigation. Notable industrial and civic sites include the Stockton Hill Mine and the State Forestry Guard Sta, while the educational needs of the era are represented by Limekiln Sch.

One of the most striking historical annotations is the Probable Route of Donner Party, which tracks through the hills near Cottage Hill. This overlay of pioneer history sits alongside mid-century developments like Cherry Creek Acres and the recreation-oriented Lake Combie, created by the Van Giesen Dam. Smaller settlements and flats like Dew Drop, Higgins Corner, and China Flat provide a detailed look at the scattered community structure of the Sierra foothills during the post-war period.