Lake Van Norden around 1900. This is a view of Lake Van Norden shot from near the Pacific Crest Trail below Donner Peak. In the foreground is Lake Mary, which used to be a lot smaller. In the distance is the Soda Springs ski area and Signal Peak (Red Mountain) beyond it. Photo location: 39° 18.598'N 120° 19.317'W

The original of this view was found at: http://therbfamily.homestead.com/norden.html, E. Peter Hoffman collection.