2015 Map of Rough And Ready

About this map

Rough and Ready stands as a focal point in this portion of Nevada County, where residential development and historic land divisions meet the foothills. The area is defined by a complex network of water management features, including the Tarr Ditch, Bald Hill Ditch, and Smith-Gordon Ditch, which traverse the landscape alongside natural waterways like Squirrel Cr and Deer Cr. These man-made ditches speak to the region's enduring reliance on diverted water for agriculture and local industry. To the west, Lake Wildwood serves as a prominent modern landmark, while the surrounding terrain is marked by family-named features such as Joe Miller Ravine and Haney Mtn. The map also details the smaller hubs of Penn Valley and Casey Corner, illustrating the transition from open ranch land like the area around American Ranch Hill to more concentrated settlements and local infrastructure like the Limbertost Ranch Airport.