1955 Map of Meeks Bay

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Lake Tahoe dominates this mid-century survey, which focuses on the western shoreline where early lakeside developments began to take root. The settlement of Tahoma and the recreation areas at Meeks Bay sit at the edge of the Eldorado National Forest, illustrating a landscape defined by seasonal residence and conservation. North of Rubicon Bay, the terrain rises toward Sugar Pine Point and drops into Lonely Gulch, showing the steep transition from the water's edge to the high sierra. This 1955 field check reveals the early infrastructure of the region, including the General Guard Station and the beginnings of D L Bliss State Park. The shoreline detail includes underwater bathymetry and specific coastal landmarks like Paradise Flat, providing a clear record of the lakefront before the extensive development of the late 20th century.