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2015 Map of Royal Gorge

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Royal Gorge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The North Fork American River carves deeply through the heart of the Tahoe National Forest, creating the dramatic granite landscape of the Royal Gorge. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain defined by high ridges and significant drainage systems, where the Middle Fork American River and its tributaries, such as Little Duncan Cr and Rice Cr, dissect the Forest Hill Divide.

Historically used for timber and recreation, the area is crisscrossed by established routes like Soda Springs Rd and French Meadows Rd. Pockets of lower-lying ground such as Deadman Flat and Oak Flat stand in contrast to the surrounding peaks, including Snow Mtn and Little Bald Mtn. For those tracing local landmarks or geographic history, the map provides precise locations for isolated features like Coyote Spring and the distinctive geological formation of Chalk Bluff.