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1992 Map of Caples Lake

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Caples Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Kirkwood Ski Resort and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the Eldorado National Forest define this landscape during the early 1990s. This survey records a transition between recreation and historical transit, showing the expansion of Kirkwood alongside older landmarks like the Old Emigrant Trail Historical Marker. The map details a cluster of seasonal camps and resorts, including Kit Carson Resort and Caples Lake Resort, nestled near significant water bodies like Silver Lake and Caples Lake.

High peaks such as Thimble Peak and Melissa Coray Peak punctuate the ridges, while the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the eastern portion toward Meiss Lake. Evidence of earlier resource extraction persists at the Lost Cabin Mine near Woods Lake Campground. The intersection of Alpine, Amador, and El Dorado counties creates a complex administrative boundary that runs through the heart of the ski area at Kirkwood Meadows.