then and now

Hart 180 Meadow Lake

- Meadow Lake, 6800 elevation; Knickerbocker Hill and Old Man Mountain - In 1866 Meadow Lake had 3000-4000 people, 600 structures, including 13 hotels, two theaters, a brewery, a bank, a stock exchange, a church, several saloons and a newspaper. Today nothing is left, and the trees are returning.

Photo location 39° 24.989'N 120° 29.843'W