2011 Map of Laneburg

About this map

Laneburg and the nearby community of Mount Moriah anchor this rural landscape in Nevada County, defined by a dense network of creek systems and timber land. The map documents a territory heavily shaped by its hydrology, where Terre Rouge Creek, Onion Creek, and multiple branches of Sandy Creek carve through the terrain. This drainage pattern historically influenced the placement of early settlements and the winding paths of local county roads. For genealogists and local historians, several burial sites are preserved here, including the Bluff Springs Cemetery, Serepta Spring Cemetery, and Westmoreland Cemetery. The presence of Timber Rd and Potlatch Rd reflects the area's ongoing connection to the forestry industry, while the scattered dwellings and local road names like Log Rd suggest a landscape primarily dedicated to timber management and small-scale agriculture.