1992 Map of Freel Peak

About this map

Freel Peak rises as the dominant landmark of this high-altitude region along the El Dorado and Alpine County line. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Toiyabe National Forest and Eldorado National Forest, where the mountain hydrology feeds Trout Creek, Saxon Creek, and the West Fork Carson River. Evidence of mountain transit and seasonal settlement is scattered throughout the drainages, including Dangberg Camp, Fountain Place, and the roadside stop at Sorensens. Historic travel routes are etched into the topography, most notably the Pioneer Trail and the crossing at Luther Pass. In the high basins, water bodies like Star Lake and Grass Lake sit near steep slopes marked by a legacy of resource extraction, indicated by a Shaft near the upper reaches of Saxon Creek.