1955 Map of South Lake Tahoe
USGS Topo · Published 1971About this map
South Lake Tahoe and the neighboring settlements of Bijou and Al Tahoe reflect the mid-century transition of the southern shore from a seasonal retreat to a permanent community. Surveyed originally in 1955 with significant 1969 updates shown in purple, this map documents the rapid expansion of urban areas around Stateline and Tahoe Valley. The landscape is a mix of recreational development and established infrastructure, featuring the Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge and the 4H Club Camp alongside essential services like Barton Memorial Hospital. Genealogy and local history researchers will find the location of the Happy Homestead Cemetery and the historical Sierra House site significant. The rugged terrain of the Toiyabe National Forest and Eldorado National Forest looms over the valley, where Trout Creek and the Truckee River flow toward the lake's edge.
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Editions of this 1955 South Lake Tahoe Map
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Historical Maps of South Lake Tahoe Through Time
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