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1955 Map of Donner Pass, 1957 Print
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1955 Map of Donner Pass

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Donner Pass serves as the central anchor of this mid-century survey, illustrating the critical transportation corridor where the Southern Pacific Railroad and the Donner Trail cross the Sierra Nevada crest. The map captures a transition in high-altitude land use, from the historic wagon route of the Henness Pass Road in the north to the burgeoning recreational and seasonal settlements like Soda Springs, Norden, and Kingvale along the rail line. Numerous alpine water bodies, including Webber Lake, Independence Lake, and Lake Van Norden, dominate the landscape, while the southeastern corner identifies the Donner Memorial State Park near the shore of Donner Lake. The inclusion of the Old Stanford Wood Camp (Site) and various organized camps like Camp Pahatsi and Buttee Area Camp points to the area's long history as both a logging resource and a destination for summer retreats within the Tahoe National Forest.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain