1995 Map of Lake Combie

About this map

Lake Combie and the Lake of the Pines dominate this landscape on the border of Nevada and Placer counties, illustrating the mid-90s residential and recreational character of the Sierra Nevada foothills. The map captures a transition from rural mining roots to educational and suburban expansion, evidenced by the concentration of campuses like Bear River High School and Magnolia Junior High School. Water management is central to the area's development, with the Combie Aqueduct, Tarr Ditch, and Maben Ditch tracing the contours of the land, serving a legacy of hydraulic needs.