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1956 Map of Freel Peak

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Freel Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Lake Tahoe's southern shoreline anchors this 1956 survey, capturing a moment of mid-century alpine development before the intense urbanization of later decades. The border between California and Nevada is clearly delineated by the Von Schmidt Line, passing through the burgeoning communities of Stateline and Bijou. To the south, the landscape is defined by the high peaks of the Toiyabe National Forest and Eldorado National Forest, including the namesake Freel Peak and Jobs Sister.

Lower elevations show the transition from the lake basin to the agricultural flats of the Carson Valley, where complex water management systems like the Snowshoe Thompson Ditch and Millich Ditch serve settlements such as Minden and Gardnerville. Local history is preserved through labels for the Sierra House (Site) and several pioneer burial grounds including Happy Homestead Cemetery and Mottsville Cemetery. The map also documents early recreational infrastructure like the Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge and the 4 H Club Camp.