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1955 Map of Tahoe City

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Tahoe City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Lake Tahoe meets the shoreline at Tahoe City, a central hub in this mid-century survey where the Truckee River begins its journey through the Sierra Nevada. The map documents a landscape of recreation and early Alpine development, featuring the Squaw Valley State Recreation Area and the winding course of Squaw Creek. Settlement patterns are visible in the layout of Sunnyside and the smaller outpost at Rampart, while the presence of the Tahoe Lake Sch and local Cem ground the area's permanent community history.

Outdoor life is marked by numerous sites including the Silver Creek Campground and Wm Kent Gd Sta Campground. The terrain is punctuated by significant peaks such as Mt Watson and Silver Peak, with the high Sawtooth Ridge and Antone Meadows defining the interior. Notable infrastructure like the Gaging Sta and Fire Station indicate the transition toward more modern resource management and public services during the post-war era.