1979 Map of Markleeville

About this map

Markleeville sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape in Alpine County, serving as a hub where the East Fork Carson River meets numerous mountain drainages. The 1970s character of the region is defined by its recreation and thermal features, notably Grover Hot Springs and the surrounding Grover Hot Springs State Park. To the north, the Indian Creek Reservoir provides a significant water body near Turtle Rock County Park. The map details a complex network of canyons and peaks, including Hawkins Peak and the deep Millberry Canyon. Evidence of land management and early infrastructure is visible through the Toiyabe National Forest boundaries, a Prospect near Poor Boy Creek, and the crossing at Hangmans Bridge. These features illustrate an economy transitioning from early resource extraction toward public land preservation and tourism.