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2012 Map of Placerville

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Placerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Placerville and its neighboring gold-country settlements are documented here in detail, revealing a landscape where 19th-century mining history meets 21st-century growth. The map centers on the historic hub of the California Mother Lode, bounded by terrain features like Sacramento Hill and Texas Hill. The density of cemeteries, such as Westwood Hills Memorial Cem and the Bennett Memorial Park Catholic Cem, provides a significant record for genealogical research in El Dorado County.

Industrial and agricultural roots remain visible through labels like the Old Stamp Mill and Hangtown Orchards, while modern infrastructure is represented by the Placerville Airport and El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Waterways such as Weber Cr and Hangtown Cr flow through deep ravines, including Cedar Ravine and Spanish Ravine, which once served as the focal points for early hydraulic and placer mining operations. The map also traces the layout of smaller communities like Smithflat, Diamond Springs, and Kingsville.