2012 Map of Martis Peak

About this map

Martis Peak stands as the high point of this Sierra Nevada landscape, overlooking a complex network of alpine meadows and watercourses near the California-Nevada border. The map reveals a transition from the industrial legacy of Union Mills and Hirschdale along the Truckee River to the modern recreation economy centered on the Northstar-at-Tahoe Ski Area. Numerous mountain tributaries, including Middle Martis Cr and Monte Carlo Cr, feed into Martis Creek Lake, while historical sites like the Old Joerger Ranch suggest the area's earlier agricultural and ranching history. The topography is defined by high ridges like Buck Ridge and open flats such as Sawmill Flat, intersected by a modern road network including Glenshire Dr and Martis Peak Rd.