In 1948, Boreal Ski Area didn't exist. Neither did Interstate 80. Upper Castle Creek flowed down Uhlen Valley, as it was called then, and meandered through a quiet meadow on its way to Lake Van Norden. An old road went along the meadow, went past an old cabin, and then split toward Castle Valley. The coming of the Interstate brought major changes. The creek had to be re-routed, bridges built, land leveled and trees removed. This view is from Boreal Ridge. Across the freeway are the Andesite Buttes and Peak. Castle Peak is just out of sight on the right.

Photo location N39° 19.948' W120° 20.709'