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1956 Map of Markleeville

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Markleeville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Markleeville serves as the hub of this high-altitude landscape in the mid-1950s, situated at the confluence of several mountain creeks. The map documents a geography defined by the extraction of minerals and the seasonal movement of travelers, featuring several named mining operations such as the Alpine Mine, Alhambra Mine, and IXL Mine. A significant historical footprint is visible at Silver Mtn (Site), indicating the transient nature of mountain settlements during the region's mining booms.

Outdoor recreation and accessibility are well-established by this era, evidenced by the Hope Valley Campground and the presence of Grovers Hot Springs. Important transit corridors across the Sierra Nevada are marked by Ebbetts Pass and Carson Pass, while landmarks like Hangmans Bridge offer a window into the local lore of the Carson Range. The terrain is dotted with high mountain lakes, from Upper Blue Lake to the Kinney Reservoir, providing a detailed record of the water resources within the Toiyabe National Forest and Stanislaus National Forest.