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2019 Map of Placerville

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Placerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Placerville settlement sits at the confluence of the San Miguel River and Leopard Cr in this high-altitude San Miguel County landscape. This 2019 survey documents the complex topography of the western slope, where deep incisions like Leopard Creek Canyon and Specie Creek Canyon separate expansive tablelands such as Iron Springs Mesa and Specie Mesa. Portions of the Uncompahgre National Forest cover the northwest corner, including the distinctive formation known as The Flatiron.

A network of modern local roads and older trails suggests a history of mining and ranching. Named routes like the Angell Lode Trail and Dragon Lode Dr point toward mineral exploration, while ranching legacies are preserved in names like Brown Ranch Rd and Little Lake Ranch Dr. High mesas including Hastings Mesa provide a contrast to the narrow valley floors, reflecting a landscape where transport and settlement are dictated by the dramatic vertical relief of the San Miguel Canyon system.