1955 Map of Donner Pass, 1964 Print
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1955 Map of Donner Pass

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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Norden and Soda Springs serve as the primary mountain hubs along the Southern Pacific Railroad and U.S. 40, illustrating the mid-century transportation corridor through the Sierra Nevada. The terrain is defined by a dense network of high-elevation water bodies, including Independence Lake, Webber Lake, and the expansive Fordyce Lake, which are linked by rugged ridges such as Boreal Ridge and Schallenberger Ridge.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.9 inches

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