2018 Map of Salt Spring Valley

About this map

Carmen City and the evocative location of Lost City anchor this 2018 survey of the western Sierra Nevada foothills. The landscape is defined by the proximity of high peaks and deep drainage basins, where small settlements like Carmen City are situated among the lower slopes. This survey reflects the modern rural character of the area, where sparse residential development follows old valley roads and historical mining districts. The terrain reveals a complex network of ranch roads and small drainages, illustrating how contemporary land use in this part of the Gold Country remains tied to the underlying topography and historic routes established by early California settlers.