1992 Map of Caples Lake

About this map

Kirkwood serves as a central hub in this high-altitude landscape where the boundaries of Amador, Alpine, and El Dorado counties converge. The 1990s terrain is defined by a dense network of seasonal camps and alpine recreation sites, including Kit Carson Resort and Kayes Resort along the shores of Silver Lake. These established settlements and the Kirkwood Ski Resort signify the area's transition into a modern recreational destination, while the Old Emigrant Trail Historical Marker near Caples Lake preserves the memory of earlier transcontinental passage.