1953 Map of Placerville

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The San Miguel River winds through the deep San Miguel Canyon in this mid-century survey, which also highlights the high mesa lands above the river valley. The settlement of Placerville sits at the confluence of Leopard Creek and the river, serving as a hub for the surrounding ranching and mining terrain. Notable industrial and civic remnants of the era are visible, including an Aerial Tramway and the Omega Mine, while the Iron Springs Mesa School (Aband) reflects the changing rural population patterns as local schools consolidated or closed.