2012 Map of Markleeville

About this map

Markleeville and the adjacent Marklee Village serve as the primary hubs in this high-altitude landscape of the Sierra Nevada. The terrain is defined by dramatic peaks and deep canyons, with the E Fork Carson River carving a course past the historic Hangmans Bridge. To the west, the Shay Creek Summer Home Area is nestled near Soda Spring and Hot Springs Valley, areas long noted for their natural geothermal activity and seasonal recreation. High-elevation drainage systems including Pleasant Valley Cr and Spratt Cr descend from landmarks like Thornburg Peak and Hawkins Peak. The map highlights a concentration of backcountry infrastructure, from the Alpine County Airport to several managed campgrounds such as Toiyabe Campground and Indian Creek Campground, reflecting the region's mid-20th-century transition toward a tourism and forest-service-based economy.