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1955 Map of Fallen Leaf Lake, 1966 Print
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1955 Map of Fallen Leaf Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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Emerald Bay State Park and the surrounding Sierra Nevada highlands are captured here in a mid-century period of recreation and rugged solitude. Along the western shores of Lake Tahoe, landmarks like the Vikingholm estate and Fannette I sit near D L Bliss State Park, while the interior reveals the primitive landscape of the Desolation Valley Wild Area. The map documents a transition from established resort hubs like Camp Richardson and Tallac Village to the high-country isolation of the Crystal Range. Cultural history is noted at Lyons (Site) and the Celio Ranch, while the era's reliance on mountain travel is seen in the Red Peak Trail and the emerging settlement at Tahoe Valley. This topography highlights the sheer density of alpine water bodies, from Fallen Leaf lake to the cluster of Grouse Lakes and Leland Lakes tucked beneath the granite peaks.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.38 x 20.94 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain