2015 Map of Emerald Bay

About this map

South Lake Tahoe and the southwestern shores of Lake Tahoe are defined by deep glacial carvings and rising peaks within the Eldorado National Forest. This 2015 survey details the dense development around Tahoe Keys and Tallac Village alongside the expansive natural basins of Emerald Bay and Fallen Leaf Lake. The intricate shoreline includes landmarks like Fannette Island and Rubicon Point, while the interior terrain is marked by the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it winds past Gilmore Lake and Cathedral Peak. Settlement patterns show a clear transition from the urbanized Lake Valley to the more isolated outposts at Fallen Leaf and Glen Alpine Spring. The map documents the extensive road network, from Emerald Bay Rd to the suburban residential grids of Tahoe Valley, illustrating the intersection of recreation and high-altitude living in El Dorado County.