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2015 Map of Pollock Pines

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Pollock Pines
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Pollock Pines serves as the central hub of this mountain landscape, where the historic Pony Express Trl and modern El Dorado Fwy traverse the Sierra foothills. The region's water management history is deeply etched into the terrain, visible through the complex network of the El Dorado Ditch, the El Dorado Irrigation District Main Canal, and the Long Canyon Forebay. These features, along with Ditch Camp Five, illustrate the enduring importance of water infrastructure in El Dorado County.

Settlement patterns include small clusters such as Gold Ridge, Pacific, and Van Vleck, interspersed with the expansive Eldorado National Forest. The topography is defined by sharp ridges and deep canyons, including Peavine Ridge and the South Fork American River drainage. Notable landmarks like Deadman Spring and Jay Bird Spring highlight the locations of natural water sources that once guided early travelers through these steep elevations.