Crystal Basin & Silver Fork
of Eldorado NF
NatGeo Map # 806

Loon Lake, Central Sierra Nevada Maps

Trails Illustrated Map from National Geographic. Crystal Basin / Silver Fork Map inside El Dorado National Forest map #806. 4×4 routes for the Rubicon Trail – all the way to Tahoe. Loon Lake, Union Valley Reservoir, Ice House Reservoir. Auburn State Recreation Area (Auburn SRA) and Carson – Emigrant Historic National Recreation Trail. Pony Express National Historic Recreation Trail.

Mountain bike trails, backpacking routes, equestrian and hiking trail mileage. High country map. Many rivers, roads and trails to explore. 2-sided map. Very detailed & colorful. Waterproof Plastic Map; Tear Resistant. GPS data. Scale = 1:63,360 ISBN#9781566952644

Silver Lake @ Carson Pass

The Crystal Basin spreads over 85,000 acres north of Highway 50 and west of Desolation Wilderness. Wonderful views of the Crystal Range extends north along the ridge from prominent Pyramid Peak (9963′ elev), Mount Price, Red Peak, and Silver Peak.

The Crystal Basin Recreation Area is a joint development between the Sacramento Municipal Utility District and the National Forest Service. SMUD operates a series of reservoirs and hydroelectric powerhouses which furnish energy to the Sacramento area.

see also –

Carson Iceberg Wilderness Map
Desolation Wilderness Trail Map
Eldorado National Forest Map
Gold Country Maps