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1955 Map of Freel Peak

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Freel Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Freel Peak towers over the high country of the Sierra Nevada, marking the rugged boundary where Eldorado National Forest meets the Toiyabe National Forest. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, spanning from the alpine waters of Star Lake down to the meadows of the West Fork Carson River. Historic routes and seasonal encampments populate the valleys, notably at Dangberg Camp and Sorensens, reflecting the area's long-standing use for summer grazing and mountain passage.

Evidence of early trans-Sierra travel is visible via the Pioneer Trail and the crossing at Luther Pass. The map details the transition from high granite summits like Jobs Sister and Thompson Peak to lower forest drainage systems including Saxon Creek and Trout Creek. These watersheds, along with landmarks like Horse Meadow and Fountain Place, illustrate a complex network of glacial landforms and hydrological features that have supported both logging and recreation throughout the mid-20th century.