1979 Map of Bear River Reservoir

About this map

Lower Bear River Reservoir and the northern tip of Salt Springs Reservoir dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Eldorado National Forest. The 1970s terrain is characterized by a network of seasonal outposts and family-named landmarks, such as Allen Camp, Podesta Camp, and Dufrene Camp, reflecting the region's long-standing use for recreation and timber management. The map details a transition from managed forest lands to the protected boundaries of the Mokelumne Wilderness in the east and the Salt Springs State Game Refuge in the south.