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2022 Map of Washington

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Washington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Washington sits at the heart of this landscape, positioned along the banks of the South Yuba River and surrounded by the steep terrain of the Tahoe National Forest. The map documents a region deeply shaped by its mining and hydraulic history, evidenced by features like the Big Tunnel and the remnants of historic water systems like the Yuba Canal and Cascade Canal. These industrial traces are interwoven with high-altitude settlements and localities such as Relief, Omega, and Excelsior, reflecting the area's legacy of resource extraction.

Prominent geographical markers include Washington Ridge and Chalk Bluff Ridge, while local history is preserved at the Washington Cem and Relief Hill Cem. The southern edge of the quadrangle shows the transition into Placer County near Drum Forebay, illustrating the complex network of mountain roads and forest routes like Burlington Ridge Rd and Relief Hill Rd that connect these remote mountain points.