Old Maps of South Lake Tahoe, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of South Lake Tahoe with 24 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how South Lake Tahoe has changed over the decades.


South Lake Tahoe, CA maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Pyramid Peak, 1954 Print
    1889 Map of Pyramid Peak, 1954 Print
    1889 Pyramid Peak
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Meyers, Kirkwood, and other nearby areas

  2. 1889 Map of Markleeville, 1954 Print
    1889 Map of Markleeville, 1954 Print
    1889 Markleeville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Gardnerville Ranchos, Minden, and other nearby areas

  3. 1891 Map of Markleeville
    1891 Map of Markleeville
    1891 Markleeville
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Gardnerville Ranchos, Minden, and other nearby areas

  4. 1891 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1891 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1891 Pyramid Peak
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Meyers, Kirkwood, and other nearby areas

  5. 1893 Map of Markleeville
    1893 Map of Markleeville
    1893 Markleeville
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Gardnerville Ranchos, Minden, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  6. 1895 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1895 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1895 Pyramid Peak
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Meyers, Kirkwood, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1896 Map of Pyramid Peak, 1905 Print
    1896 Map of Pyramid Peak, 1905 Print
    1896 Pyramid Peak
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Meyers, Kirkwood, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  8. 1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Sacramento
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Sacramento, Stockton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1948 Map of Walker Lake
    1948 Map of Walker Lake
    1948 Walker Lake
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Gardnerville Ranchos, Yerington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1948 Map of Sacramento, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Sacramento, 1951 Print
    1948 Sacramento
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Sacramento, Stockton, and other nearby areas

  11. 1955 Map of Bijou, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Bijou, 1957 Print
    1955 Bijou
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Kingsbury, Stateline, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  12. 1955 Map of Emerald Bay, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Emerald Bay, 1957 Print
    1955 Emerald Bay
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Tahoe Valley, Camp Richardson, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1955 Map of Fallen Leaf Lake, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Fallen Leaf Lake, 1958 Print
    1955 Fallen Leaf Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Meyers, Strawberry, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  14. 1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Sacramento
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Sacramento, Stockton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1956 Map of Freel Peak, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Freel Peak, 1958 Print
    1956 Freel Peak
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Minden, Kingsbury, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1957 Map of Walker Lake
    1957 Map of Walker Lake
    1957 Walker Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Gardnerville Ranchos, Yerington, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1957 Map of Sacramento, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Sacramento, 1966 Print
    1957 Sacramento
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Sacramento, Stockton, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1962 Map of Walker Lake
    1962 Map of Walker Lake
    1962 Walker Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Gardnerville Ranchos, Yerington, and other nearby areas

  19. 1964 Map of Walker Lake
    1964 Map of Walker Lake
    1964 Walker Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Gardnerville Ranchos, Yerington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1974 Map of South Lake Tahoe, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of South Lake Tahoe, 1977 Print
    1974 South Lake Tahoe
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Kingsbury, Stateline, and other nearby areas

  21. 1976 Map of Placerville, 1994 Print
    1976 Map of Placerville, 1994 Print
    1976 Placerville
    1994 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Cameron Park, Placerville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1985 Map of Smith Valley
    1985 Map of Smith Valley
    1985 Smith Valley
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Gardnerville Ranchos, Yerington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1992 Map of Emerald Bay, 1994 Print
    1992 Map of Emerald Bay, 1994 Print
    1992 Emerald Bay
    1994 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Tahoe Valley, Camp Richardson, and other nearby areas

  24. 1992 Map of South Lake Tahoe, 1994 Print
    1992 Map of South Lake Tahoe, 1994 Print
    1992 South Lake Tahoe
    1994 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Kingsbury, Stateline, and other nearby areas

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