2000 Map of Cisco Grove

About this map

Tahoe National Forest encompasses the high Sierra terrain where the South Fork Yuba River and North Fork American River originate. This landscape, centered around Cisco Grove and Big Bend, reflects a dense layer of transportation and recreational history. The corridor follows the historic path of the Overland Emigrant Trail and the Southern Pacific railroad line, essential arteries for transcontinental movement. Several youth camps, including the Main Sierra Boy Scout Camp and the Woodchuck 4H Club Camp at Woodchuck Flat, highlight the region's 20th-century transition into a recreational destination. Significant water management features like Lake Spaulding and the Lake Valley Reservoir dominate the hydrology, while legacy mining is evidenced by the Carlisle Mine near Old Man Mountain.