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1955 Map of Martis Peak

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Martis Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Southern Pacific rail lines track the northern bend of the Truckee River on this 1950s survey of the high Sierra borderlands. The landscape is defined by its transition from industrial riverfront to the managed timberlands of the Tahoe Nat Forest. While the settlement of Hirschdale marks the river corridor, much of the interior is characterized by remote outposts and former commercial hubs, including the Union Mills (Site) and the Old Joerger Ranch.

Topographically, the map rises from the river canyon toward the prominent Martis Peak and the high pass at Brockway Summit. This area is a network of meadow systems and springs, such as Monte Carlo Meadows and McKay Spring, illustrating the importance of water management in the high forest. Jeep trails crisscross the ridges, connecting points like Sawmill Flat and the Brockway Guard Sta, reflecting the mid-century infrastructure of the California-Nevada state line.