1956 Map of Markleeville

About this map

Markleeville serves as the focal point for this high-altitude survey of Alpine County, situated where the West Fork Carson River and East Fork Carson River traverse a landscape defined by the crest of the Carson Range. The mid-1950s data reveals a region deeply tied to its extraction and transit history, featuring numerous legacy mining operations such as the Alhambra Mine, Cal Pine Mine, and the IXL Mine. Significant mountain thoroughfares including Carson Pass and Ebbetts Pass are documented, alongside the historic Silver Mtn (Site). The map details a network of canyons and meadows, from Millberry Canyon to Milk Ranch Meadow, which supported both early industry and the mid-century expansion of recreational sites like the Hope Valley Campground and Stevenot Camp. Land management is divided across several jurisdictions, including the Toiyabe National Forest and Eldorado National Forest, illustrating the remote character of this Sierra Nevada enclave.