2018 Map of Homewood

About this map

Lake Tahoe and its western shoreline dominate this landscape, where the settlements of Homewood, Tahoma, and Idlewild line the water's edge along W Lake Blvd. The terrain rises sharply away from McKinney Bay, leading into the high-elevation wilderness of the Tahoe National Forest and Eldorado National Forest. This survey captures the complex intersection of recreation and geography, detailing the numerous alpine water bodies such as Miller Lake, Lily Lake, and Quail Lake tucked behind prominent summits like Ellis Peak and Twin Peaks. Historically significant routes, including the PCT - Pacific Crest and the Tahoe Rim Trail, weave through the western ridges. Evidence of backcountry exploration is clear through specialized routes like the Rubicon Jeep trail and the Barker Meadow OHV path, providing a record of how the Sierra Nevada was navigated and settled before more modern developments.