1952 Map of Loon Lake, 1954 Print
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1952 Map of Loon Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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Eldorado National Forest defines this high-elevation Sierra Nevada landscape, where drainage from Loon Lake and Berts Lake feeds the South Fork Rubicon River. The 1952 field check documents a mix of seasonal livestock operations and early forest management infrastructure. Outposts like Van Vleck Ranch, Francis Cow Camp, and Upper Bassi Ranch reflect the era's grazing patterns, while the Schlein Ranger Sta and a private Landing Strip suggest the logistical challenges of monitoring this terrain. To the south, Big Silver Creek winds through areas such as Nigger Wench Flat and Morattini Flat. A network of backcountry routes, including the Jeep Trail and Poison Hole Trail, connects these remote camps and cabins like Millionaire Camp and the Rupley Cabin.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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