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1889 Map of Pyramid Peak, 1954 Print
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1889 Map of Pyramid Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Lake Tahoe and the high Sierra peaks dominate this late 19th-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by pioneer travel, alpine resorts, and early resource management. Long before modern development, the region featured isolated outposts like Uncle Toms Cabin and early lakeside destinations such as Tallac and Glen Alpine Springs. The rugged terrain of Eldorado National Forest is marked by the presence of Ditch Camp 7 and Ditch Camp 10, indicating the importance of water infrastructure even in this era. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves many family names associated with early settlement, including Bassi, Orelli, and Westmoreland. From the high granite of Pyramid Peak to the sawmills like Tarrs Saw Mill along the South Fork Cosumnes River, the sheet documents the transition from a wilderness frontier to an industrial and recreational landscape.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1889
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain