1954 Map of Pickel Meadow

About this map

USMC Mountain Warfare Sch anchors the high mountain landscape of this 1954 survey, located near the confluence of Silver Creek and the West Fork Walker River. The map details the remote transition from Pickel Meadow to Leavitt Meadow, documenting established military training sites and historical waypoints like the Leavitt Sta (Site). The terrain is defined by a dense network of alpine lakes and dramatic drops, including Leavitt Falls and Sardine Falls. Evidence of earlier pack routes and seasonal grazing is visible across the Toiyabe National Forest, where labels such as Sardine Meadow and Kennedy Canyon indicate the area's long-standing use for transit and resource management. Significant water bodies like Leavitt Lake, Fremont Lake, and Roosevelt Lake are meticulously charted along with the county line between Alpine and Mono.