2018 Map of Westville

About this map

Westville and Forebay serve as the primary points of reference in this corner of the Tahoe National Forest, where the landscape is defined by the deep incisions of the North Fork American River. The complex topography is marked by a network of historical water and mining infrastructure, including the China Wall Iowa Hill Ditch and notable mining landmarks such as Clara Tunnel and Osborne Tunnel. These features, along with the American Eagle site, speak to the industrial past of Placer County, specifically the extraction and water-management efforts required to work the canyon lands. The area’s river-crossing history is preserved through labels for several bars along the riverbanks, including Euchre Bar, Italian Bar, and Mumford Bar. Modern access is represented by a web of Forest Service roads and OHV trails like Forbes Creek OHV, which navigate the steep divides between Humbug Canyon and Secret Canyon.