2015 Map of Mokelumne Hill

About this map

Mokelumne Hill serves as the central hub of this Mother Lode landscape, where the rugged terrain of the Sierra Nevada foothills is defined by a complex network of gold-country gulches and water engineering. The map reveals an intricate system of water transport, including the Amador Canal, Upper Standard Canal, and the Electra Tunnel, which support the hydroelectric legacy of Electra along the Mokelumne River. Significant elevation changes are marked by numerous named ravines such as Hundred Ounce Gulch and Chili Gulch, names that echo the region's mining heritage. Small settlements like Jesus Maria and Happy Valley are connected by winding routes like Milligan School Rd and Clinton Rd, while landmarks like Jackson Butte and French Hill overlook a landscape deeply carved by the N Fork Calaveras River and its many tributaries.