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2021 Map of Wentworth Springs

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Wentworth Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Wentworth Springs sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape, where the Rubicon River carves through the transition between Tahoe National Forest and Eldorado National Forest. The 2021 topography reveals a complex network of back-country access, including the Rubicon-Jeep-Trl and Hellhole Trl, which navigate the steep descents toward Hell Hole Reservoir and Upper Hell Hole. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features such as The Pinnacles, Red Cliffs, and the isolated summit of McKinstry Peak.

Lower elevations are punctuated by meadow systems like Dellar Meadow and Gerle Meadow, which historically supported seasonal grazing. This modern survey details the vital water infrastructure of the Sierra Nevada, centering on the massive Loon Lake and Hell Hole Reservoir. For the researcher, the map captures the exact intersection of the Placer and El Dorado county line, tracing the primitive roads and named springs like Mineral Springs and Joes Spring that have long served as landmarks in this remote forest interior.