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Emigrant-Gap
Eden Index
Climate
8.5
•
Recreation
6.7
•
Community
•
Safeguard
5.7/10
Emigrant Gap is a small community located in Placer County, California, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The climate in Emigrant Gap is characterized by hot summers and cold winters, with frequent snowfall in the winter months. The area is also known for its hydrology constituents, including the South Yuba River and numerous creeks and streams. These water sources provide opportunities for fishing, swimming, and kayaking. Emigrant Gap is also a popular destination for outdoor recreation, with nearby access to hiking and mountain biking trails, skiing and snowboarding at the nearby Boreal Mountain Resort, and rock climbing at Donner Summit.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 8.5
Emigrant-Gap receives approximately
1766mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 63%
and air temperatures averaging around
11°C.
Emigrant-Gap has a plant hardyness factor of
8, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Lower Sacramento
Area Rivers
Lower Sacramento
Snowpack Depths
Lower Sacramento
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Sacramento
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 6.7
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Rocks | 30 | 5,921 ft | |||
| Lake Spaulding | 25 | 5,048 ft | |||
| White Cloud | 46 | 4,377 ft | |||
| Sierra | 16 | 5,710 ft | |||
| Ponderosa Cove | 18 | 4,293 ft | |||
| Little Lasier Meadow | 12 | 6,484 ft | |||
| Yuba Pass | 20 | 6,715 ft | |||
| Diablo | 18 | 5,880 ft | |||
| Donner Summit Area - Lake Spaulding | 25 | 5,045 ft | |||
| Wild Plum | 49 | 4,485 ft | |||
| Ramshorn | 16 | 2,713 ft | |||
| Union Flat | 11 | 3,416 ft | |||
| Skillman Horse Camp | None | 4,638 ft | |||
| Lakes Basin . | 25 | 6,300 ft | |||
| McMurray | None | 5,880 ft | |||
| Woodchuck | 8 | 6,256 ft | |||
| Woodcamp | 20 | 6,140 ft | |||
| Shirttail | 30 | 3,943 ft | |||
| Sterling Lake | 8 | 7,023 ft | |||
| Pass Creek | 30 | 6,137 ft | |||
| Chapman Creek | 27 | 5,893 ft | |||
| Snag Lake | 14 | 6,631 ft | |||
| Sterling lake- dispersed | None | 7,036 ft | |||
| Big Reservoir | 19 | 4,161 ft | |||
| Findley | 15 | 6,178 ft | |||
| East Meadow | 46 | 6,130 ft | |||
| Fir Top | 12 | 6,078 ft | |||
| Robinson Flat | 14 | 6,696 ft | |||
| Stumpy Meadows | 40 | 4,465 ft | |||
| Fuller Lake | None | 5,380 ft | |||
| Carr Lake | 12 | 6,668 ft | |||
| Berger Creek | 9 | 5,935 ft | |||
| Grouse Ridge | 9 | 7,410 ft | |||
| Sardine | 27 | 5,732 ft | |||
| Lindsey Lake | 10 | 6,271 ft | |||
| Dru Barner | 47 | 3,237 ft | |||
| Malakoff Diggins State Park | None | 3,461 ft | |||
| Giant Gap | 35 | 3,686 ft | |||
| Loganville | 19 | 4,112 ft | |||
| Salmon Creek | 32 | 5,784 ft |
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI):
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.