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1955 Map of Sierraville

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Sierraville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The community of Sierraville anchors this mid-century look at the Sierra Valley, where the northern mountains meet high alpine meadows. The landscape is dotted with evidence of the area's industrial and social history, including the Antelope Mine and the structural remains of the Winnie Smith Mill (Ruins). The survey highlights a localized economy transitioning between timber extraction, marked by the Nichols Mill (Site), and early 20th-century aviation at the Calpine Airport.

Several specialized settlements and seasonal locations are documented, such as McPherrin Camp, Ahart Camp, and Church Camp, reflecting a period of active mountain occupation. Geothermal features like Campbell Hot Springs and numerous Artesian Wells characterize the valley floor, while an Old Railroad Grade traces the legacy of former transport networks through Tahoe National Forest. Historical researchers will also find the locations of local cemeteries and the hillside community of Randolph.