Cosgrove Creek Flood ZoneParcels In Danger of FloodingValley Springs center is at the top of the map; Silver Rapids Rd is toward the bottom. The yellowish shaded areas indicate parcels that have been designated as 'at risk' for flooding.
Illustration of Planned Development in Flood Areas - from County MapA Calaveras County public map shows areas of development in known flood areas. Notice Gold Creek Estates at the bottom of the picture. Also notice the 'proposed shopping center'. Will the county be liable for allowing such development? We need to care!
More Development in Flood Zone - Gold Creek and La ContentaEach tiny square indicates a parcel with a house on it.
A Closer Look at La Contenta and Gold Creek EstatesWhen a flood plain is filled, the water still has to go somewhere. Filling a flood plain only diverts the flood to another area. An example of this, is this year we saw flooding in areas that have never been flooded.
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