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1990 Map of Twin Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Twin Lakes and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the eastern Sierra Nevada define this topographic study, where recreation and ranching overlap within the Toiyabe National Forest. The map documents a corridor of seasonal activity along Robinson Creek, featuring a string of campsites including Paha Campground and Honeymoon Flat Campground, alongside the Hunewill Ranch at the edge of Bridgeport Valley.

Evidence of historical resource extraction is visible at the Tamarack Mine near Tamarack Lake, while geothermal activity is noted at Buckeye Hot Spring. The landscape transitions from the developed Trailer Park near the lakes to the protected, trail-less reaches of the Hoover Wilderness in the south, capturing the area's dual identity as both a popular summer destination and a remote mountainous frontier.