1949 Map of Placerville

About this map

Placerville and its surrounding gold country foothills are mapped here during a period of transition as the post-war era brought modern infrastructure to historic landscapes. The Southern Pacific railroad corridor and the Placerville Airport atop Texas Hill mark the growing transportation network, while the deeper terrain still carries the names of its mining heritage. Features like Logtown and Cold Springs indicate locations of earlier importance that had shifted by mid-century. Industry remains visible through the Union Mine, Starlight Mine, and various quarries scattered across the ridges. The landscape is defined by the steep descents toward the North Fork Cosumnes River and the complex drainage of Weber Creek, where numerous small schools like Oak Hill Sch and Missouri Flat Sch once served rural families across El Dorado County.