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2015 Map of Leek Spring Hill

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Leek Spring Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The high sierra terrain of the Eldorado National Forest dominates this landscape, where the headwaters of the N Fork Cosumnes River and the Silver Fork American River originate. The topography is defined by prominent elevations such as Iron Mtn, Brown Rock, and several long ridges including Alder Ridge and Plummer Ridge. The area's settlement footprint is light, marked by locations like Meiss, Pilliken, and Morrison.

Resource-focused land management is evident through an extensive network of forest service roads, such as 10N39 Forest Svc Rd, which provide access to secluded water sources like Buckskin Joe Spring and Oilyer Spring. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Camp Cr and Alder Cr carving through deep features like Dark Canyon and Dennis Canyon. This map captures a modern view of a preserved wilderness area where historical mountain activity meets contemporary forestry and recreation.