2015 Map of Nevada City

About this map

Nevada City sits at the base of Harmony Ridge, where the Sierra Nevada foothills meet a complex network of canyons and ridges. This 2015 study traces the modern footprint of California Gold Country, showing the spatial relationship between the historic county seat and outlying settlements such as North San Juan, Cherokee, and Sweetland. The landscape is dominated by the South Yuba River and its major tributaries like Shady Cr, which have carved deep ravines including Jones Ravine and Meyers Ravine. Higher elevations are marked by Montezuma Ridge and San Juan Ridge, while the eastern edge of the map reaches toward Sugarloaf Peak. Local history and genealogy are anchored by features such as the Pioneer Cemetery and Indian Flat, while the region's infrastructure is represented by the Milhous Ranch Airport and the Gold Run rail line.