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2018 Map of Rocklin

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Rocklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Boulder Ridge and the Sacramento Valley floor define the topographical transition of this Placer County landscape. The map captures a sophisticated network of water management infrastructure, where the Antelope Canal, Baughman Canal, and Morgan Canal wind through the burgeoning residential corridors of Roseville, Rocklin, and Loomis. This irrigation and drainage system, foundational to the region's development, connects the higher elevations of Newcastle and Penryn down toward the shores of Folsom Lake.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Newcastle Rocklin Gold Hill Cem near the northern boundary, providing a critical anchor for family research. Significant educational and geographic landmarks like the Sierra College - Rocklin Campus and the prominent Sugarloaf peak are documented alongside established neighborhoods like Hidden Valley and Granite Bay. The interplay of modern suburban expansion against historic water routes and rugged terrain like Secret Ravine illustrates the unique character of these Sierra Nevada foothills.