2022 Map of Freel Peak

About this map

Freel Peak and the high ridges of the Carson Range dominate this Sierra Nevada landscape along the boundary of Eldorado National Forest and Toiyabe National Forest. The map documents a complex network of backcountry routes, including the Tahoe Rim Trl and Pioneer Trl, which connect high-altitude landmarks like Armstrong Pass and Luther Pass. In the lower elevations, the settlement of Sorensens sits along the W Fork Carson River as it winds through Hope Valley. The transition from the residential streets of Lake Valley in the northwest, including Elks Club Dr and Pioneer Trl, to the glaciated basins containing Star Lake and Scotts Lake illustrates the stark topography of the El Dorado and Alpine county line. This survey captures the modern state of these protected lands, where historical mountain passes now serve as key junctions for modern recreation and water resource management.