1955 Map of South Lake Tahoe

About this map

Lake Tahoe serves as the focal point for this survey, which documents the rapid development of the South Shore during the mid-20th century. Urban expansion, highlighted by 1970s revisions, pushes from the established neighborhood of Al Tahoe and the Bijou Park area toward the Nevada border. The transition from a seasonal resort locale to a permanent community is evident in the presence of South Tahoe High Sch and Barton Memorial Hospital, alongside recreational landmarks like the Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge.