2018 Map of Echo Lake

About this map

Phillips and Nebelhorn sit along the historic passage through the Sierra Nevada, marking a landscape defined by high-elevation lakes and meadow systems within the Eldorado National Forest. The map documents a dense network of water bodies, from the sprawling Lower Echo Lake and Echo Lake to smaller alpine features like Cup Lake, Triangle Lake, and Lake of the Woods. The eastern portion of the quadrangle shows the suburban development of Lake Valley, with street names such as Bakersfield St and Navahoe Dr reflecting mid-century growth patterns near the Upper Truckee River. This 2018 survey also tracks numerous meadows essential to the local hydrology, including Benwood Meadow, Bryan Meadow, and Round Meadow, providing a detailed view of the natural and residential geography at Echo Summit.