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2021 Map of Soda Springs

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Soda Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Tahoe National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape in the Sierra Nevada, characterized by an intricate network of alpine lakes and dramatic granite peaks. The settlement of Soda Springs serves as a primary point of interest at the eastern edge, while the transit corridor following Donner Pass Rd connects smaller clusters such as Kingvale and Troy. The terrain is marked by significant topographical landmarks like Devils Peak and Magonigal Summit, with numerous trails including the Hole in the Ground Trl and Sterling Trl weaving through the backcountry.

Water features are abundant across the quadrangle, ranging from the Loch Leven Lakes and Cascade Lakes to the protected waters of the North Fork American Wild and Scenic River in the south. This area, spanning the border of Nevada and Placer Counties, reflects a landscape managed for both recreation and preservation, with named valleys like Jones Valley and Long Valley providing natural catchments for the South Yuba River.