Loading map...

1955 Map of Tahoe

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Tahoe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Lake Tahoe dominates this mid-century survey, its western and northern shores lined with a series of developing resort settlements and community hubs. The shoreline reflects a period of established recreation and seasonal residence, from Kings Beach and Brockway in the north down through Tahoe City to Meeks Bay in the south. Notable landmarks like the Tahoe Tavern and the Brockway Golf Course indicate the area's growth as a premier destination.

Inland, the topography rises sharply toward the summits of the Tahoe National Forest, where the landscape is marked by remote outposts such as the Bear Trap Cabin and the Noonchester Mine near Quail Lake. The watershed is clearly defined by numerous creeks like McKinney Creek and Ward Creek feeding into the lake, while higher elevations are dotted with glacial features including Ellis Lake and Buck Lake. Local history is preserved in the detailed naming of points like Dollar Point and Eagle Rock, alongside early infrastructure such as the Gaging Station on the Truckee River.