1955 Map of Cisco Grove

About this map

Cisco Grove and the high Sierra Nevada landscape sit at the intersection of critical transcontinental infrastructure and alpine recreation during the mid-20th century. The Southern Pacific railroad and Interstate 80 corridor follow the path of the South Yuba River, marking a historic transit artery through Yuba Pass. This area, managed within the Tahoe National Forest, shows a distinct pattern of land use where industrial mining at the Carlisle Mine and water management at Lake Valley Reservoir exist alongside organized youth camps like the Marin-Sierra Boy Scout Camp and the 4H Club Camp.