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2018 Map of Latrobe

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Latrobe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Latrobe and the surrounding foothill country of the Sierra Nevada foothills are documented here, showing a landscape defined by small settlements and complex water management. The presence of the Michigan Bar Ditch running through the southern reaches illustrates the area's history of hydraulic engineering, likely tied to earlier mining operations along the Cosumnes River. These man-made watercourses contrast with the natural drainages of Big Canyon Cr and French Cr.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several distinct family and historic name-points, such as Bullard, Dugan, and Flonellis. A notable cultural landmark is the Chinese Cemetery near China Mtn in the northeast, a quiet testament to the diverse communities that shaped this region. Significant terrain features like Ben Bolt Ridge and Sugarloaf rise above the ravines of Hungry Hollow and Slug Gulch, providing a detailed look at the geography along the El Dorado and Amador county line.