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1955 Map of Bijou

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Bijou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The south shore of Lake Tahoe during the mid-1950s reveals a region transitioning into a premier mountain destination. Dense clusters of development are concentrated around Stateline, Bijou Park, and Al Tahoe, reflecting the post-war growth of tourism and residential expansion along the California-Nevada border. This survey documents the infrastructure supporting this burgeoning community, including the Lake Tahoe Unified Sch and the 4H Club Camp (Univ of Nevada).

Beyond the lakefront, the landscape quickly rises into the Toiyabe National Forest and Eldorado National Forest, where peaks like Monument Peak and East Peak overlook the basin. Historical remnants are scattered throughout the hills, from the Sierra House (Site) to the winding path of the Kingsbury Grade. The presence of the Happy Homestead Cemetery and numerous summer camps like Skylake Camp underscores the dual nature of the area as both a permanent settlement and a seasonal retreat.