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1992 Map of Tragedy Spring

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Tragedy Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Tragedy Spring Grave and nearby Maidens Grave anchor this portion of the El Dorado National Forest, serving as somber reminders of the hardships faced along early pioneer trails. The terrain is defined by the high-elevation drainage of the Silver Fork American River and the Cosumnes River North Fork Leek Spring Valley, where numerous meadows and flats like Government Meadow and Negro Flat provided critical respite for travelers.

By the early 1990s, the area had transitioned into a hub for recreation and modern utility, as evidenced by the Iron Mountain Ski Area and Stockton Municipal Camp. Notable local landmarks such as Fitch Rantz Bridge and Bankers Tree offer specific points of interest for historical researchers, while the winding Pack Trail network traces older routes through Hells Delight Valley and over Plummer Ridge.