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1979 Map of Bear River Reservoir

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Bear River Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The El Dorado National Forest defines this high-country landscape, where the Bear River is harnessed for hydroelectric and recreational use. The survey captures the extent of the Bear River Reservoir and Lower Bear River Reservoir, along with the northern edge of Salt Springs Reservoir. These water bodies are surrounded by a network of seasonal outposts and camps, such as Podesta Camp, Allen Camp, and the Boy Scout facility at Camp Winton.

Evidence of the region's managed wilderness and conservation efforts is clear, with a large State Game Refuge occupying the southern terrain near Cole Creek. To the east, the map marks the transition into the Mokelumne Wilderness, characterized by a sparse trail system including the Pack Trail and Jeep Trail. Topography is detailed through features like Anderson Ridge and Squaw Ridge, while infrastructure such as a Gaging Station and Penstock indicates the active water management occurring within the forest in the late 1970s.