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1992 Map of Emerald Bay

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Emerald Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Lake Tahoe dominates the northeastern portion of this study, revealing a landscape defined by the intersection of recreational development and protected wilderness in the early 1990s. The shoreline is punctuated by historic landmarks such as Vikingsholm and the busy resort docks at Camp Richardson. To the south, the settlement of South Lake Tahoe exhibits a structured street grid including Tallac Village and Tahoe Valley, while the more secluded Fallen Leaf community sits at the edge of its namesake Fallen Leaf Lake.

Glacial geography is visible through a series of alpine basins containing Cascade Lake, Azure Lake, and Gilmore Lake. The high country is dominated by Mt Tallac and Maggies Peaks, providing context for the route of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it traverses the Desolation Wilderness. Notable landmarks like the Angora Lookout and Glen Alpine Spring illustrate the era's balance between forest management and mountain access.