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1956 Map of Silver Lake

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Silver Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Silver Lake sits at the heart of this high Sierra landscape, serving as a focal point for mid-century recreation and alpine history at the intersection of Eldorado National Forest and Stanislaus National Forest. The map documents a transition from the pioneer era to modern leisure, marking the Plasse Trading Post (Site) near the Stockton Mun Camp and several youth organizations like Campfire Girls Camp and Camp Winton (BSA).

The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations, from the heights of Mokelumne Peak and Thimble Peak to the deep recesses of Tanglefoot Canyon and Hells Delight Valley. Historic routes and seasonal settlements are scattered throughout, including Tragedy Spring and various family-named landmarks like Podesta Camp and Votaw Camp. This survey captures the region just before the expansion of more formal infrastructure, preserving the locations of remote cabins and the Lost Cabin Mine.