2018 Map of Wentworth Springs

About this map

Wentworth Springs and Mineral Springs sit at the center of this high-elevation landscape, where the northern reaches of the Eldorado National Forest meet the southern edge of the Tahoe National Forest. The 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by granite peaks and alpine meadows, punctuated by substantial water bodies like Loon Lake and the Hell Hole Reservoir. The map documents a complex network of seasonal drainage and glacial features, including the Rubicon River and a series of high-altitude basins like Mud Lakes and Barts Valley. Of particular interest to recreational historians is the path of the Rubicon Jeep trail and the Telemark Loop, illustrating how modern back-country transit follows the same natural corridors as the earlier survey lines. From the heights of McKinstry Peak and Devils Peak down to the secluded Laddies Cove, the map provides a comprehensive view of this Sierra Nevada wilderness.