2000 Map of English Mountain

About this map

Tahoe National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape along the border of Nevada and Sierra counties. The terrain is defined by a dense concentration of alpine water bodies, including the expansive Jackson Meadows Reservoir and French Lake. Historical human activity is centered around the settlement of Summit City and the Baltimore Town Site, appearing here as markers of early Sierra Nevada industry and habitation near Meadow Lake. Resource extraction is evidenced by the Excelsior Mine and various prospects scattered across the ridges. A network of trails, most notably the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, navigates the complex topography between peaks like English Mountain and Haystack Mountain. The presence of a secluded Cemetery near the town sites and the Bent Monument further east provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the movement of people through these mountains.