2021 Map of Gold Lake

About this map

Lakes Basin dominates this portion of the Sierra Nevada, where the high-altitude terrain is characterized by an exceptional density of glacial lakes and technical trail networks. Significant landmarks like Mt Elwell and Mt Washington overlook a landscape carved by Jamison Cr and Little Jamison Cr, while the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl traverses the high ridges. The concentration of water bodies, including Gold Lake, Silver Lake, and Long Lake, underscores the region's importance for early alpine recreation and resource management. Evidence of long-standing human presence in the backcountry is found at the Gray Eagle Lodge and the Campground Museum Trl near the northern boundary. The map also detailes extensive off-highway vehicle routes like the Gold Valley Ohv Trl and Hawley Mine Ohv Trl, reflecting the area's transition from 19th-century mining access to modern multi-use forest management across the Plumas National Forest and Tahoe National Forest.