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1981 Map of Haypress Valley

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Haypress Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Mining operations and high-altitude water management define this section of the Tahoe National Forest in the early 1980s. The landscape is marked by historical resource extraction at the Kentucky Mine, Pride Mine, and William Tell Mine, while modern recreation and utility are visible at the Sardine Lake Resort and Jackson Meadows Reservoir. The settlement of Bassetts serves as a central point along the Gold Lake Highway, situated where the North Yuba River and Howard Creek converge.

Water infrastructure is a prominent feature, including the Milton Reservoir and the Milton-Bowman Tunnel, which redirect flows through the complex terrain of 1001 Ridge and Bald Ridge. The map also traces the high-country path of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it winds past Thompson Meadows and Deadman Peak, offering a clear view of the area's transition from a hard-rock mining district to a protected wilderness and utility corridor.