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1956 Map of Matterhorn Peak

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Matterhorn Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Toiyabe National Forest and Yosemite National Park converge at the Sawtooth Ridge, defining a landscape of high-elevation basins and steep drainages in the mid-1950s. The transition from the rugged crests down to the Bridgeport Valley is marked by a network of seasonal camps and early recreational outposts. Mono Village and the Twin Lakes area serve as a focal point for backcountry access, while the Hunewill Ranch represents the agricultural footprint in the lower meadows.

Industrial activity is evident at the Tamarack Mine, tucked into the high canyons near Tamarack Lake. The map details the complex hydrology of the region, from the headwaters of Buckeye Creek and Robinson Creek to the numerous alpine basins like the Virginia Lakes. This survey captures the area just as mid-century recreation was expanding, evidenced by the cluster of established sites like Honeymoon Flat Campground and Robinson Creek Campground.