1981 Map of Hobart Mills

About this map

Hobart Mills and the industrial remnants of the Old Smith Mill (Site) anchor this portion of the Tahoe National Forest in the early 1980s. The landscape is defined by significant water management and research infrastructure, featuring the sprawling Stampede Reservoir to the north and Prosser Creek Reservoir to the south. Between these bodies of water, the University of California Wildlife Experiment Station sits along Sagehen Creek, highlighting the area's transition from a timber-milling hub to a center for ecological study and recreation. Local history is etched into the terrain through features like the Winnie Smith Mill (Site) and numerous springs, including Woodchoppers Spring. The map documents a rugged network of four-wheel-drive trails and forest roads that connect high points like Billy Hill and the Sagehen Hills, providing a detailed record of the Sierra Nevada's multi-use forest management era.