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1981 Map of Sierraville

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Sierraville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Sierra Valley opens into a landscape of high timber and narrow canyons in this early 1980s topographical study. The settlement of Sierraville and the adjacent community of Randolph anchor the northwestern edge of the map, situated where Sierraville Creek and Perry Creek emerge from the steep slopes of Randolph Hill. This area is characterized by its transition from the agricultural valley floor to the protected lands of the Tahoe National Forest, where the terrain rises sharply toward landmarks like Treasure Mtn and Harding Point.

Evidence of historical transit and resource extraction is scattered throughout the drainages. An Old Railroad Grade winds through the southern canyons near Onion Valley, while the Henness Pass Road traces a route along the Little Truckee River. Local industry and recreation are noted through features like Campbell Hot Springs, a Gravel Pit, and several ranching outposts such as Canyon Ranch. The intricate drainage network of Cottonwood Creek and Lemon Canyon illustrates the complex watershed feeding into the higher elevations.