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1955 Map of Fallen Leaf Lake

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Fallen Leaf Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The southwest corner of Lake Tahoe serves as a gateway to the high Sierra Nevada, where mid-century recreational development meets a landscape defined by glacial activity. The settlement at South Lake Tahoe and the nearby Camp Richardson reflect the era's growing tourism, while the interior is preserved as the Desolation Valley Wild Area. Water management is evident through various infrastructure, including a Gaging Sta and multiple spillways such as Spillway 6377 at Fallen Leaf Lake.

Landmarks like the historic Vikingholm estate on Emerald Bay and the specialized camps for the Boy Scouts of America, such as Camp Cody and Camp Harvey West, highlight the area's social history. Transportation is anchored by U.S. 50, which climbs through Meyers toward Echo Summit, passing established road stops like Phillips and Sciots Camp. This survey captures the region before the extensive modern expansion, preserving the locations of smaller flats and meadows like Osgood Swamp and Benwood Meadow.