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2012 Map of Tunnel Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Quintette sits at the heart of this landscape, surrounded by a complex network of seasonal camps and ranching outposts in the foothills. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, with Bald Mountain and the Sugarloaf rising above deep drainages like Mutton Canyon and Bacon Canyon. The northern reaches are shaped by the Rubicon River, while various springs like Zero Spring and Dad Youngs Spring indicate the importance of water management in this environment.

Evidence of resource infrastructure is visible throughout the area, notably the Georgetown Divide Ditch and the Georgetown Water Supply Rd. Private land holdings and historical camps, including Cabin Edson, Virner Camp, and the Bacchi Ranch, suggest a long-standing pattern of dispersed settlement. Forest management and recreation are central themes, traced through numerous forest service roads like Sand Mt Blvd and established sites such as Camp Forward and Camp Chiquita.