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1979 Map of Carson Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Snowshoe Thompson-Kit Carson (Historical Monuments) and a lone Grave at the pass anchor the high Sierra landscape of this 1970s survey. This territory, split between the Toiyabe National Forest, Eldorado National Forest, and Mokelumne Wilderness, is defined by its deep alpine basins and the headwaters of the West Fork Carson River. The map documents a legacy of high-altitude extraction, showing the Alpine Mine, Alhambra Mine, and Burnside Mine positioned along the steep slopes surrounding the peaks.

Recreational and transit networks are well-developed by this era, with the Pacific Crest Nat Scenic Trail traversing the western ridges. Key water bodies like Upper Blue Lake, Winnemucca Lake, and Red Lake provided focus for seasonal activity at sites such as the Hope Valley Campground and Middle Creek Campground. High summits including Stevens Peak, Round Top, and The Nipple overlook the expansive glacial valleys of Hope Valley and Charity Valley.