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1955 Map of Glenbrook

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Glenbrook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Lake Tahoe dominates the western edge of this 1950s survey, where the rugged terrain of the Carson Range meets the shoreline of Douglas County. The lakeside settlement of Glenbrook serves as a focal point, featuring a golf course and various landings near Glenbrook Bay. Further south, the community at Zephyr Cove is clearly established with a District Courthouse, a Fire Sta, and the Tahoe School, reflecting the mid-century development of these alpine enclaves.

The interior landscape is defined by steep ridges and peaks within the Toiyabe National Forest, including Genoa Peak and Duane Bliss Peak. Strategic mountain passes are marked at Spooner Summit and Spooner Junction, providing critical transit points between the lake and the state capital region. Notable coastal landmarks such as Cave Rock and Shakespeare Point stand out along the water's edge, while drainage systems like Logan House Creek and McFaul Creek illustrate the natural watershed of the high Sierra Nevada.