2021 Map of Emerald Bay

About this map

Emerald Bay and the dramatic Sierra Nevada shoreline of Lake Tahoe define this landscape, where early 21st-century development meets the protected expanses of the Eldorado National Forest. The map documents a sophisticated network of recreational infrastructure, from the historic atmosphere of Camp Richardson to the intricate canals of Tahoe Keys. Land-use patterns show a clear transition from the urbanized margins of South Lake Tahoe and Tallac Village to the steep, glacier-carved basins containing Cascade Lake and Fallen Leaf Lake.