1940 Map of Truckee

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the industrial and logistical spine of this Sierra Nevada landscape, winding through the legendary Donner Pass toward the Truckee River canyon. At this mid-century point, established timber and transit hubs like Hobart Mills, Union Mills, and Floriston anchor the local economy, while the Victory Highway facilitates the growing motor-tourist traffic. The map details a transition from high-altitude industrial sites to the recreational developments appearing along the northern and western shores of Lake Tahoe.