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1992 Map of Glenbrook

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

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Glenbrook serves as a focal point along the eastern shores of Lake Tahoe, where the landscape transitions from the developed lakefront to the rising peaks of the Toiyabe National Forest. The map illustrates a concentration of residential pockets and recreational landmarks, including the Zephyr Cove Resort and Skyland, alongside essential civic infrastructure like the District Courthouse and George Whittell High Sch.

Tracing inland from Glenbrook Bay, the topography climbs toward Spooner Junction and Spooner Summit Picnic area, markers of the high-altitude transit through the Carson Range. Historical traces are preserved in labels such as China Gardens and the Spooner Guard Station, while the rugged shoreline is punctuated by prominent features like Cave Rock and Logan Shoals. The presence of the Genoa Road and various canyons, such as Slaughterhouse Canyon, reflects the long-standing routes connecting the Tahoe basin to the surrounding Nevada valleys.