2021 Map of Sardine Peak

About this map

Sardine Peak and its surrounding high-country terrain define this section of the Tahoe National Forest in Sierra County. The landscape is marked by a complex system of drainage and relief, including the deep cuts of Badenaugh Canyon and Turner Canyon. Waterways such as Smithneck Cr and Bear Valley Cr thread through the meadows and valleys, most notably at Pats Meadow and the broad expanse of Kyburz Flat to the south. Historically significant routes cross this area, including the Henness Pass Rd, a vital trans-Sierra passage used by emigrants and freight wagons. The map also detail modern recreational and access routes like the Boca-Loyalton Trl and the Main Bear Valley Ohv Loop Trl, illustrating the evolution from pioneer thoroughfares to contemporary forest management and recreation.