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1979 Map of Ebbetts Pass

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Ebbetts Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Silver Mountain (Site) serves as a silent reminder of the mid-19th-century silver rush that briefly transformed this high-altitude landscape. Located near the headwaters of Silver Creek, the site is surrounded by numerous lode mining remnants including the Lady Franklin Mine, Exchequer Mine, and the Isabella Tunnel. The presence of the Silver Mtn Mineral Mon highlights the area's significance to regional surveying and mineral claims history.

The landscape is defined by its transition from industrial mining to recreation, featuring the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it winds past Ebbetts Pass and Raymond Peak. Numerous high-country water bodies like Kinney Reservoir and Lower Sunset Lake feed into the North Fork Mokelumne River, illustrating the complex alpine drainage systems. Established campgrounds such as Silver Creek Campground and Bloomfield Campground mark the shift toward public land management within the Toiyabe National Forest.