1951 Map of Stump Spring

About this map

Eldorado National Forest timberlands and deep river canyons define this mid-century look at the Sierra Nevada high country. Industrial history is evident through numerous historic timber and milling locations, including the Plum Creek Mill Site, Girard Mill Site, and Tuman Mill Site. These sites, along with the Twin Pines Mine and Robert Lee Mine, illustrate the extractive economy that shaped El Dorado County. The landscape is structured by prominent heights like Iron Mountain Ridge and Bald Mountain Ridge, which separate the drainages of Hazel Creek and the North Fork Cosumnes River. Small outposts and named locales such as Darlington, Griminger, and Bonetti provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local families. Strategic water sources like Stump Spring and river crossings like Capps Crossing highlight the historic transit routes through this complex terrain.