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1950 Map of Latrobe

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Latrobe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Latrobe serves as a central hub for the transport and ranching interests of southwestern El Dorado County at mid-century. The Southern Pacific railroad cuts across the foothills, connecting small outposts like Dugan and Brela while following the natural contours of Ben Bolt Ridge. The landscape is heavily marked by California's mining legacy, from the Vandalia Mine (Inactive) to the Copper Hill Mine near the southern boundary. These operations, alongside sites like the Sugarloaf Mine, suggest a region built on mineral extraction that slowly transitioned into more permanent ranching and agricultural use.

Local social foundations are visible through the placement of the French Creek Sch and Brandon Sch, serving families at Miller Ranch and Brandon Corner. Notable cultural landmarks, such as the Chinese Cem near Fanny Creek, provide essential evidence of the diverse populations that once worked these hills. The map captures the transition where the high ground of Mt Aigare and China Mtn descends toward the Cosumnes River, which forms the natural border between El Dorado and Amador counties.