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2012 Map of Rough And Ready

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Rough And Ready
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Rough and Ready and the surrounding Sierra Nevada foothills are defined by a complex network of historical water management and residential development. The landscape is crisscrossed by numerous irrigation and mining-era watercourses, including the Tarr Ditch, Smith-Gordon Ditch, and Bald Hill Ditch, which underscore the region's long-standing dependence on diverted water for both agriculture and mining. These channels weave between prominent topographical markers such as Pilot Peak and Vandervere Mountain, illustrating the intersection of natural terrain and human engineering.

Residential and community hubs are centered around Penn Valley and the waters of Lake Wildwood. Local history and genealogy interests are anchored by the Rough and Ready Cem and smaller locales like Casey Corner and Indian Springs. Aviation history is also represented by the Limberlost Ranch Airport, situated north of the Squirrel Cr drainage. This modern survey provides a detailed view of these established foothill communities and the legacy of the hydraulic systems that helped shape their growth.