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1952 Map of Westville

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Westville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Tahoe National Forest encompasses this landscape of the Sierra Nevada, where the extraction of gold and timber shaped the terrain during the mid-20th century. The intricate network of underground infrastructure is visible through numerous named entries such as the Mountain Gate Tunnel, Jarvis Tunnel, and Osborne Tunnel. These tunnels, alongside several mines including the Lost Camp Mine and Rawhide Mine, underscore the intense geological exploration of the North Fork American River canyons.

Legacy ranching and mountain settlements appear along the ridgelines, with the Elliot Ranch and Dorer Ranch situated near the steep drops of Iowa Hill. The presence of the Maxwell Sawmill (Inactive) near Westville reflects the waning years of the local timber economy as the region transitioned toward forest management. Transport follows the natural topography, notably along the Forest Hill Divide and Iowa Hill Divide, connecting historic points like the Forks House (Site) to the rugged watercourses below.