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1952 Map of Robbs Peak

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Robbs Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Georgetown Divide and the high country of the Eldorado National Forest define this mid-century survey of the western Sierra Nevada. Centered on the prominence of Robbs Peak, the map documents a landscape of water management and mountain commerce. To the south, the South Fork American River corridor serves as a vital transportation artery, featuring the settlement of Kyburz and roadside landmarks like the Riverton area.

The presence of numerous "Ditch Camps," such as Ditch Camp One through Four, alongside the Intake Gaging Station, illustrates the complex infrastructure of the State of California Director of Water Resources in this era. For those tracing local history, the map preserves the location of remote outposts and family sites, including Uncle Toms Cabin, McConnell Place, and Van Vleck Ranch, as well as civic features like the Big Bend School.