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2012 Map of Royal Gorge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The N Fork American River carves through the dramatic landscape of Placer County, defining the northern geography of this high-elevation region. Near the turn of the 21st century, the area remains a hub for backcountry recreation and forestry, anchored in the south by the French Meadows Reservoir. The mapping shows a network of remote outposts and seasonal destinations, including Gates Cabin and Handy Camp, alongside several forest service campgrounds like Ahart Campground and Lewis Campground.

Major peaks and valleys dominate the topography, from the heights of Snow Mountain to the depths of the Royal Gorge. The transition from the rugged canyons of Wildcat Canyon and Sailor Canyon to the relatively level stretches of Oak Flat and Deadman Flat illustrates the varied terrain. Forest roads like Soda Springs Rd and Foresthill Rd provide the primary access to these remote reaches, connecting high-country meadows such as Sailor Meadow with the prominent Chalk Bluff.