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1956 Map of Markleeville

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Markleeville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Markleeville serves as the central hub of this High Sierra landscape, situated near the confluence of the East Fork Carson River and Hot Springs Creek. The survey reveals a region defined by its mid-century mineral and recreation interests, where the Silver Mtn (Site) and numerous historic workings like the Burnside Mine, Alhambra Mine, and IXL Mine dot the alpine terrain. Access to the high country is marked by a network of jeep trails and significant mountain crossings, most notably the high-elevation Ebbetts Pass and the Pacific Grade Summit.

Hydrographic details are dense, showing the upper reaches of the West Fork Carson River winding through Hope Valley, as well as numerous glacial basins containing Burnside Lake, Lower Blue Lake, and Crater Lake. The map identifies specific local landmarks like Grovers Hot Springs and the storied Hangmans Bridge, providing a clear view of the area before modern development altered the remote character of these mountain communities.