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1979 Map of Carson Pass
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1979 Map of Carson Pass

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Carson Pass stands as a high-altitude waypoint in the Sierra Nevada, documented here during the late 1970s. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the West Fork Carson River and several alpine basins, including Red Lake and Upper Blue Lake. This area was a critical artery for early migration and mail delivery, evidenced by landmarks like the Kit Carson Historical Monuments and a memorial to Snowshoe Thompson.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1979
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain