2021 Map of Leek Spring Hill

About this map

Eldorado National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape, where the Sierra Nevada terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges and deep river canyons. The northern reaches are carved by the Silver Fork American River, while the southern portion features the headwaters of the North Fork Cosumnes River and South Fork Cosumnes River. These drainage systems are separated by significant landforms like Iron Mtn Ridge and Plummer Ridge. Small, isolated settlements such as Pilliken, Morrison, and Meiss are connected by a network of Forest Service roads and trails. The map highlights numerous named water sources, including Buckskin Joe Spring and Ora Spring, which have long been vital markers for navigation and survival in this timber-dense backcountry. The convergence of multiple township boundaries illustrates the complex administrative surveying of these mountain slopes, while the Caldor Loop Trl suggests the area's continued use for forest access and recreation.