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1955 Map of South Lake Tahoe

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of South Lake Tahoe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

South Lake Tahoe and the California-Nevada border at Stateline reflect a period of significant mid-century development, where urban expansion is noted alongside earlier mountain landmarks. The landscape is defined by the proximity of Lake Tahoe to the high peaks of the Toiyabe National Forest and Eldorado National Forest. Cultural and community hubs like the Drive-in Theater, Happy Homestead Cemetery, and Barton Memorial Hospital provide specific anchor points for local history research.

The presence of the Sierra House (Site) suggests an earlier era of travel and settlement along the Pioneer Trail, while the growth of neighborhoods like Al Tahoe, Bijou Park, and Tahoe Village demonstrates the region's post-war evolution into a major recreational destination. High alpine features including Star Lake and Monument Peak overlook the branching waters of the Upper Truckee River and Trout Creek, mapping the complex drainage into the lake.