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1981 Map of Webber Peak

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Webber Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Henness Pass Road traverses the northern high country of the Tahoe National Forest in this 1981 record of the Sierra Nevada. The terrain is defined by a dense network of water bodies and high-elevation meadows, including Webber Lake, Fordyce Lake, and the sprawling Perazzo Meadows along the Little Truckee River. The map highlights the intersection of early pioneer thoroughfares with modern recreation, as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the landscape past Meadow Lake Hill and Webber Peak.

Tracing the historical industry of the region, the map marks several mining sites and mountain outposts such as Lacey and the Anderson Mine. These locations, paired with features like White Rock Lake and French Meadow, provide a detailed look at the land use within the Sierra and Nevada County borderlands during the late twentieth century. Smaller landmarks, such as the Gaging Station on Fordyce Creek, reflect the ongoing water management and surveying of the area's many alpine drainages.