1893 Map of Markleeville

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Markleeville and the high mountain passes of the Carson Range dominate this 1889 reconnaissance survey, which captures the rugged borderlands of California and Nevada during a period of silver-mining and ranching development. The map details the complex terrain where the West Fork Carson River and East Fork Carson River descend into the Carson Valley, supporting early valley settlements like Minden, Gardnerville, and Sheridan. Further south, the site of Silver Mountain reflects the region's mining heritage, while high-altitude lakes like Blue Lakes, Burnside Lake, and the southern shore of Lake Tahoe are mapped with early trail networks and pioneer waypoints.