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2015 Map of North Bloomfield

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The South Yuba River carves through this portion of the northern Sierra Nevada foothills, a landscape defined by its hydraulic mining legacy and forest management. Historical settlements like North Bloomfield and North Columbia anchor the northern reaches, while the Scotts Flat Reservoir serves as a modern focal point for the region's water infrastructure. The terrain is marked by deep canyons and prominent ridges, including Washington Ridge and Harmony Ridge, which directed the flow of early transport and water delivery systems.

Local history is preserved in the network of legacy roads and trails, such as the Old Miners Trl and Snow Mountain Flume. The region's industrial past is visible through specifically named mining access routes like Enterprise Mine Rd, Fulham Mine Rd, and Murdie Mine Rd. These features, along with the Blue Tent School Rd near the settlement of Blue Tent, provide a clear picture of the community and resource extraction patterns that shaped Nevada County.