2012 Map of Wolf

About this map

The Bear River flows along the southern reach of this Nevada County landscape, defining a terrain of prominent peaks and intricate water management systems. The community of Wolf sits in the eastern hills, surrounded by landmarks like Sugar Loaf Mountain and Pine Hill. To the south, Garden Bar and Cranston Ranch mark the lower elevations near the riverbanks. The map documents an extensive network of water infrastructure, including the Cole Ditch, Redinger Ditch, and Wolf Ditch, which underscore the historical importance of water rights and irrigation in this part of the California foothills. Local social centers such as the Banner Grange are recorded alongside family-named summits like Cole Hill and Lucas Hill, providing valuable geographic context for those researching regional settlement patterns and land use in the early twenty-first century.