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1955 Map of Norden

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Norden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Norden and the surrounding high Sierra Nevada summits are meticulously documented in this mid-century topographic record. The landscape is defined by the historic transportation corridor crossing Donner Pass, where the Southern Pacific railroad line winds through complex snowsheds and tunnels. The burgeoning winter recreation industry is evident at Sugar Bowl, featuring an early Aerial Tramway and Ski Lift infrastructure on Mt Lincoln and Mt Disney.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Old Stanford Wood Camp and the backcountry Peter Grubb Hut. To the east, the map detail encompasses the western edge of Donner Lake and Donner Memorial State Park, while the south reveals the isolated settlement of The Cedars along the North Fork American River. Numerous high-altitude water bodies, including Lake Angela and Lake Mary, are positioned among prominent peaks such as Castle Peak and Anderson Peak.