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2015 Map of Wentworth Springs

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Wentworth Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Wentworth Springs and its surrounding high-country landscape are meticulously documented in this 2015 survey, which covers a critical intersection of the Tahoe National Forest and Eldorado National Forest. The map detail captures a complex drainage system feeding into Hell Hole Reservoir and Loon Lake, with the Rubicon River and Gerle Creek carving through the granite peaks. This area is a significant hub for recreation and historic mountain travel, featuring the namesake Wentworth Springs Road and a segment of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

Topographical landmarks like McKinstry Peak, Jerrett Peak, and Devils Peak define the horizon, while numerous smaller water bodies such as Spider Lake and Buck Island Lake are scattered across the glaciated terrain. Local history is preserved through family and descriptive labels for meadows and canyons, including Dellar Meadow, Gerle Meadow, and Steamboat Canyon, providing a clear view of the Sierra Nevada backcountry before mid-2010s environmental changes.