1953 Map of Wentworth Springs

About this map

Wentworth Springs (Mineral Springs) serves as a primary point of interest in this mid-century survey of the high Sierras at the border of Tahoe National Forest and Eldorado National Forest. The landscape is defined by the high-elevation waters of the Rubicon River and its numerous glacial lakes, including Loon Lake, Spider Lake, and McKinstry Lake. Human activity in this period is represented by isolated outposts like Miranda Cabin and Murry Camp, along with resource extraction at the Tungsten Mine. Transport is limited to primitive routes such as the Grayhorse Jeep Trail and the Upper Hell Hole Trail, reflecting the difficult topography of The Pinnacles and Red Cliffs. This sheet documents a network of meadows and springs, including Dellar Meadow and Joes Spring, providing a record of the region's geography before more modern developments impacted the watershed.