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1955 Map of Donner Pass, 1960 Print
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1955 Map of Donner Pass

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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The high Sierra Nevada landscape around Donner Pass is dominated by the critical transportation corridor of the Southern Pacific Railroad, which follows the arduous climb toward the summit near Norden. This 1955 survey captures the region's mid-century infrastructure, including the historic Henness Pass Road and the scattered mountain settlements of Kingvale and Soda Springs. The map reveals the dense concentration of winter sports and summer recreation sites that defined the era, from the Donner Trail Sch to the Donner Memorial State Park at the eastern edge.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain