2018 Map of Haypress Valley

About this map

Bassetts serves as a key high-country waypoint within the Tahoe National Forest, where the N Yuba River and its numerous tributaries like Salmon Cr and Sardine Cr carve through the Sierra Nevada landscape. The 2018 survey reveals a network of high-elevation meadows and valleys, including Lincoln Valley, Haypress Valley, and Bear Valley, many connected by the historic Henness Pass Rd. A significant engineering element is visible in the south, where the Milton-Bowman Tunnel links the Milton Reservoir to broader water management systems. Recreational corridors are prominent throughout, highlighted by the PCT - Pacific Crest trail as it winds past landmarks such as Thompson Meadows and Big Springs. From the peak of Deadman Peak down to the basins of Jackson Meadows Reservoir, the map documents a terrain defined by its complex hydrology and the legacy of mountain transit routes.