1951 Map of Leek Spring Hill

About this map

Eldorado National Forest defines the rugged character of this Sierra Nevada landscape, where the North Fork Cosumnes River and its various forks carve through high ridges. By the early 1950s, the region's industrial past is clearly marked by several inactive locations, including the Girard Mill (Site), Plum Creek Mill (Site), and Tuman Mill (Site), signaling a shift from early timber operations. The map documents the infrastructure of forest management and early tourism, featuring the Caldor Ranger Sta and the waypoint at Hams Station. Mining history is preserved through labels like the Spread Eagle Mine and Robert Lee Mine, while the Logging Road network and Telephone Line trace the development of the high country. From the heights of Leek Spring Hill to the seasonal reaches of Elkins Flat, this survey captures the intersection of resource extraction and the remote backcountry of the western Sierra slopes.