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1979 Map of Ebbetts Pass

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Ebbetts Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Mining operations and high-altitude water resources dominate this portion of Alpine County, where the borders of the Eldorado National Forest, Toiyabe National Forest, and Stanislaus National Forest converge. The landscape is marked by the legacy of silver extraction, centered around the Silver Mtn (Site) and numerous underground workings like the Lady Franklin Mine, Exchequer Mine, and the Pennsylvania Mine. These sites sit amidst a complex network of peaks and canyons, including Ebbetts Pass and Noble Canyon, which have long served as vital transit corridors through the Sierra Nevada.

Water management is evident through features such as the Kinney Reservoir and the Wet Meadows Reservoir, supporting the remote backcountry infrastructure. Recreational and transit history is further highlighted by the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winding past Raymond Peak and Lower Kinney Lake. The map also identifies local landmarks like the Silver Creek Campground and a small Cem near the northeastern corner, providing essential points of interest for genealogists and local historians.