1950s Maps of Alpine County, California

Explore 17 historic maps of Alpine County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Alpine County, CA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Pickel Meadow, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Pickel Meadow, 1955 Print
    1954 Pickel Meadow
    1955 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra landscape near the Alpine and Mono County line is documented here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the layout of the Marine Corps Cold Weather Camp and locate the historic Leavitt Sta (Site) near Leavitt Meadow.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Lost Cannon Peak, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Lost Cannon Peak, 1955 Print
    1954 Lost Cannon Peak
    1955 Print · USGS
    High Sierra grazing grounds and peaks define this mid-1950s survey of the Alpine and Mono County border. Researchers can trace historic seasonal outposts like Connells Cow Camp or explore the rugged drainage of Lost Cannon Creek.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Echo Lake, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Echo Lake, 1956 Print
    1955 Echo Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    High Sierra recreation and ranching are established across the Eldorado National Forest in the mid-fifties. Researchers can locate the Vade P O at Phillips, trace the old route over Johnson Pass, and find historic sites like Celio Ranch and Camp Sacramento.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Freel Peak, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Freel Peak, 1956 Print
    1955 Freel Peak
    1956 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra ridges at the border of El Dorado and Alpine counties come alive in this mid-century survey. Trace old mountain routes and seasonal camps near Luther Pass, from the high waters of Star Lake to the riverside cabins at Sorensens.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Bijou, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Bijou, 1957 Print
    1955 Bijou
    1957 Print · USGS
    The south shore of Lake Tahoe in the mid-fifties shows a burgeoning community of lakefront resorts and mountain camps along the state line. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early development of Stateline, the Sierra House (Site), and Happy Homestead Cemetery.
    7 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Fallen Leaf Lake, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Fallen Leaf Lake, 1958 Print
    1955 Fallen Leaf Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Lake Tahoe shoreline and the high Sierra backcountry come alive in this mid-fifties survey of El Dorado County. Researchers can trace the development of legacy resorts and camps at Tallac Village, Camp Richardson, and the historic Celio Ranch.
    7 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Sacramento
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century California unfolds from the delta to the high Sierra, capturing a landscape of growing valley cities and burgeoning military airbases. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines and river towns from Woodland to Lodi, or explore the foothill settlements of Placerville and Jackson.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Freel Peak, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Freel Peak, 1958 Print
    1956 Freel Peak
    1958 Print · USGS
    The South Lake Tahoe region and Carson Valley are shown here in the mid-fifties, just as alpine recreation began to expand. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial sites at Happy Homestead Cemetery or locate early settlements like Sierra House and Dangberg Camp.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Topaz Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Topaz Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Topaz Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada borderlands come alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by high-country mining and early mountain transit. Researchers can trace historic state boundaries along the VON SCHMIDT LINE or locate old operations at the Leviathan Mine and Topaz PO.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Markleeville, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Markleeville, 1959 Print
    1956 Markleeville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Alpine County high country is mapped in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of mining claims and mountain passes. Trace the history of the Silver Mountain district near Silver Mtn (Site) or locate landmarks like Grovers Hot Springs and Hangmans Bridge.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1956 Map of Silver Lake, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Silver Lake, 1959 Print
    1956 Silver Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada high country during the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of hydroelectric expansion and legacy summer camps. Researchers can locate family outposts like Schneider Camp, trace the site of the Plasse Trading Post, or find the Lost Cabin Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1956 Map of Dardanelles Cone, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Dardanelles Cone, 1959 Print
    1956 Dardanelles Cone
    1959 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra of Tuolumne and Alpine counties appears here in the mid-fifties, during a peak era of summer camp expansion and reservoir development. Researchers can trace the layout of early recreation sites like the Douglas Resort, Sierra Girl Scout Camp, and Dardanelle PO.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1956 Map of Big Meadow, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Big Meadow, 1959 Print
    1956 Big Meadow
    1959 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra backcountry near the Calaveras and Tuolumne border is captured here during the mid-1950s. Local history researchers can trace the locations of Bloods Toll Sta (Site), seasonal retreats like Cuneo Camp, and the early footprint of Calaveras Big Trees State Park.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1956 Map of Sonora Pass, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Sonora Pass, 1959 Print
    1956 Sonora Pass
    1959 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra crest near the Mono and Alpine county lines is captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of seasonal mountain use. Researchers can trace the historic Leavitt Sta (Site), locate the Marine Corps Cold Weather Camp, and explore the drainages of the Pickel River and East Fork Carson River.
    5 unique versions available

  15. 1957 Map of Walker Lake
    1957 Map of Walker Lake
    1957 Walker Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-California borderlands in the mid-1950s show a rugged network of mining camps and river-valley towns centered around Walker Lake. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line and locate historical sites like Bodie, Sodaville, and the Leviathan Sulphur Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1957 Map of Mt. Siegel, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Mt. Siegel, 1959 Print
    1957 Mt. Siegel
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Douglas County high desert and mountains meet in the late 1950s, showing the intersection of ranching and mining near the California border. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Twelvemile House, the Washoe Cemetery, and the former locations of Carters Station (Site).
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1957 Map of Sacramento, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Sacramento, 1966 Print
    1957 Sacramento
    1966 Print · USGS
    In the mid-twentieth century, the California heartland was a hub of river transport, rail lines, and military airbases. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Gold Country towns like Angels Camp and Sonora or follow the path of the Southern Pacific RR through the growing suburbs of Sacramento.
    4 unique versions available

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