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1992 Map of Freel Peak

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Freel Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Freel Peak and the high ridges of the Eldorado National Forest dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of El Dorado and Alpine counties. The map captures a high-elevation crossroads where the West Fork Carson River winds near Sorensens, flanked by early 1990s recreation sites like Snowshoe Springs Campground and the Kit Carson Campground. Transport routes follow the natural topography, with the Pioneer Trail and Rim Trail traversing the terrain near Luther Pass and Armstrong Pass.

Remote settlements and landmarks such as Fountain Place and Dangberg Camp offer evidence of the area's grazing and mountain history. Significant water bodies, including Star Lake and the marshy expanse of Grass Lake, feed the complex drainage systems of Trout Creek and Saxon Creek. A single noted shaft west of Tucker Flat hints at small-scale prospecting attempts within the granite peaks of the Toiyabe National Forest.