Old Maps of Tahoe Hills, El Dorado County
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Tahoe Hills, El Dorado County maps
(12)- 1891 Map of Truckee
1891 Truckee1891 Print · USGSThe High Sierra and Lake Tahoe shoreline are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the railroad transformed the mountain economy. Trace the original path of the Central Pacific Railroad through Donner Pass or locate early lakeside landings at Tahoe City and McKinney. - 1893 Map of Truckee
1893 Truckee1893 Print · USGSHigh Sierra transit and industry dominate this late nineteenth-century landscape as the Central Pacific Railroad crosses the divide. Trace the early footprints of Tahoe City, the remote lodges at Rubicon Springs, and the timber operations around Boca. - 1895 Map of Truckee
1895 Truckee1895 Print · USGSThe high Sierra and Lake Tahoe's western shore are captured in the late 1800s as the railroad fueled new mountain industry. Trace the historic Central Pacific route past Boca or locate early lakeside spots like McKinney and Rubicon Springs.9 unique versions available - 1932 Map of Truckee
1932 Truckee1932 Print · USGSThe high Sierra and Lake Tahoe's western shore are captured here in the early thirties as the region balanced industrial mining and timber with a growing seasonal economy. Trace early lakeside developments from Tahoe Tavern to Meeks Bay PO, or locate historical sites like the Walker Mine and Donner Monument. - 1940 Map of Truckee
1940 Truckee1940 Print · USGSThe High Sierra and Lake Tahoe shoreline appear here in the pre-war era, showing a landscape defined by timber, tourism, and transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the early resort development at Tahoe Vista, the lumber works at Hobart Mills, and the vital Southern Pacific rail line.4 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Meeks Bay, 1956 Print
1955 Meeks Bay1956 Print · USGSThe western shores of Lake Tahoe are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the early footprints of lakeside communities and parklands. Trace the development of Tahoma, Meeks Bay, and Paradise Flat along the edge of the Eldorado National Forest.3 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Tahoe, 1958 Print
1955 Tahoe1958 Print · USGSThe northwest shore of Lake Tahoe in the mid-fifties reveals a developing landscape of lakeside lodges and mountain retreats. Genealogists and historians can trace old community footprints from Tahoe City to Meeks Bay, or locate landmarks like Chambers Lodge and the Ngorchester Mine.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Chico, 1962 Print
1958 Chico1962 Print · USGSMid-century Northern California comes to life across the Central Valley and high Sierras as the postwar economy transformed the landscape. Trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR, locate family roots near Chico Cem, or explore the early layout of Paradise and Beale Air Force Base.4 unique versions available - 1960 Map of Chico
1960 Chico1960 Print · USGSThe Northern California high country and Sacramento Valley meet in this 1960s-era landscape of mining towns and river settlements. Trace the rail-and-water economy of the gold country through the Empire Mine, Beale Air Force Base, and the Western Pacific Railroad. - 1977 Map of Truckee, 1978 Print
1977 Truckee1978 Print · USGSThe High Sierra and Lake Tahoe regions come into focus in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by massive reservoir projects and mountain transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through Truckee or explore old mining districts near North Bloomfield and Colfax.2 unique versions available - 1992 Map of Meeks Bay, 1994 Print
1992 Meeks Bay1994 Print · USGSThe West Shore of Lake Tahoe in the early nineties reveals a landscape of lakeside communities and protected state parklands. Researchers can trace the development of Tahoma, locate the historic Ehrman Mansion, and identify recreation sites like Meeks Bay Campground. - 2021 Map of Meeks Bay, 2021 Print
2021 Meeks Bay2021 Print · USGSThe western shores of Lake Tahoe are documented here in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of forest and settlement. Trace the lakefront enclaves of Tahoma, Meeks Bay, and Paradise Flat along the path of Emerald Bay Road.
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