1955 Map of Freel Peak

About this map

Freel Peak and the high ridges of the Carson Range dominate this 1955 survey of the Sierra Nevada mountains along the boundary of El Dorado and Alpine counties. The landscape is defined by the high-elevation hydrology of the Toiyabe National Forest, where the West Fork Carson River carves through the southeast while Trout Creek and Saxon Creek drain the northern slopes. The map documents the early recreational and transport infrastructure of the mid-20th century, including the historic Pioneer Trail and seasonal outposts like Dangberg Camp.