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1954 Map of Pilot Hill

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Pilot Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Auburn Rancheria and the historic settlement of Pilot Hill anchor this mid-century survey of the gold country foothills where Placer and El Dorado counties meet. The landscape is defined by the deep incisions of the North Fork American River and South Fork American River, separated by a complex network of ridges and ravines. Mining history is evident throughout the terrain, with established claims like the Lukens Mine, Boulder Mine, and Zanigraf Mine located near peaks such as Flagstaff Hill and Shirttail Peak.

Water management for the region’s agricultural and industrial needs is visible through the engineering of the Boardman Canal and Newcastle Canal. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Bayley House and the Pilot Hill Cemetery, alongside smaller settlements like Granite and Anderson. The inclusion of Goose Flat (Site) suggests a location of earlier significance along the riverbanks, now quieted by time.