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2012 Map of Tahoe City

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Tahoe City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Truckee River flows out of Lake Tahoe at the historic Fanny Bridge, anchoring the settlement of Tahoe City during the early 21st century. This region is defined by its recreation-driven landscape, where significant alpine peaks like Mount Watson and Silver Peak overlook a series of established ski resorts and communities. The map traces the corridor between Squaw Valley and the western shores of the lake, including the residential developments of Tahoe Woods, Sunnyside, and Timberland.

Detailed infrastructure for mountain tourism is evident throughout, from the Northstar-at-Tahoe and Alpine Meadows Ski Area complexes to smaller local landmarks like the Tahoe City Golf Course and Granlibakken Ski Area. The terrain is marked by numerous creeks and meadows, such as Antone Meadows and Page Meadows, which provide a natural contrast to the networked roads like Ward Creek Blvd and Pole Creek Rd that service the region's scattered settlements and campgrounds.