2016 Map of Placerville

About this map

Placerville sits at the confluence of Leopard Cr and the San Miguel River, serving as a focal point for this high-elevation landscape in the mid-2010s. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes between the river valley and the expansive plateaus of Iron Springs Mesa, Specie Mesa, and Hastings Mesa. The map records a complex network of ranch and access roads, such as Goodenough and Old Elam Ranch Rd, that navigate the deep cuts of Specie Creek Canyon and Leopard Creek Canyon. To the north, the Uncompahgre National Forest encompasses landmarks like The Flatiron and McKenzie Point. Geothermal activity is noted at Lemon Hot Spring, while numerous water sources like Saint Joe Spring and Galloway Spring underscore the importance of water rights in this arid San Miguel County environment.