2021 Map of Bear River Reservoir

About this map

The Eldorado National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape, where the Bear River is harnessed for hydro-power and storage. The vast Bear River Reservoir and Lower Bear River Reservoir dominate the central terrain, while the northern edge of the Salt Springs Reservoir is visible in the south. This modern survey illustrates the complex water management infrastructure and recreational trail systems developed in the Sierra Nevada. High ridges like Anderson Ridge and Hungalelti Ridge provide natural boundaries for the deep drainages of Cole Cr and Tragedy Cr. Historical transportation corridors are represented by the Carson Emigrant N.R.T. Trl, reflecting the era of trans-Sierran migration. Localized clearings such as Foster Meadow, Onion Valley, and Willow Flat offer breaks in the dense forest, many connected by a web of 4WD tracks and forest service routes like S Bear River Rd.