2015 Map of Sardine Peak

About this map

Kyburz Flat and Bear Valley define this portion of the Tahoe National Forest, where high-elevation basins meet the rugged Sierra Nevada terrain. The landscape is oriented around a series of prominent peaks and ridgelines, most notably Sardine Peak and Land Peak, which divide drainage systems like Bear Valley Cr and Smithneck Cr. Historically significant routes, including Henness Pass Rd, cut through the southern portion of the quadrangle near Groundhog Rock, following the natural contours of the mountain passes. The presence of the Stampede Reservoir and its adjacent Stampede Valley in the southeast corner marks a significant point of water management and recreation within the forest. Local landmarks such as Pats Meadow, Sardine Spring, and Sardine Point provide specific geographic anchors for those navigating the canyons and timbered slopes of this region.