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1981 Map of Haypress Valley

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Haypress Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The confluence of the North Fork Yuba River and Howard Creek near Bassetts anchors this high Sierra landscape. This area is characterized by a legacy of gold extraction, evidenced by various operations such as the Pride Mine, Kentucky Mine, and the William Tell Mine. These sites follow the complex geology of 1001 Ridge and the surrounding ravines. The landscape is further defined by its alpine water systems, ranging from the naturally formed Sardine Lake and Volcano Lake to the significant engineering of the Milton Reservoir and Jackson Meadows Reservoir to the south.

Recreational and utility infrastructure is well-established, with the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traversing the central ridges. The map shows the Wild Plum Forest Service Sta and multiple camps like the Aspen Campgrounds and Pass Creek Campground, highlighting the region's mid-century transition from a strictly industrial mining district into a managed recreational landscape within the Tahoe National Forest.