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1992 Map of Tahoe City

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Tahoe City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Tahoe National Forest dominates this landscape, where the Truckee River flows north from the shore of Lake Tahoe toward Bullshead. By the early 1990s, the region had matured into a premiere recreational hub, evidenced by the extensive layouts of the Alpine Meadows Ski Area and Squaw Valley USA, the latter featuring its distinct Aerial Tramway. Along the lakefront, Tahoe City serves as a primary civic center with its Fire Station and Tahoe Lake Sch located near the river's outlet.

Away from the developed resorts and shoreline, the map reveals a complex network of trails and peaks like Mt Watson and Mt Pluto. Significant conservation and public land designations, including Burton Creek State Park and the Granite Chief Wilderness, protect the drainages of Squaw Creek and Bear Creek. Local history is anchored by the Cem in Tahoe City and rustic landmarks such as the Bear Trap Cabin found in Antone Meadows.