On the trail behind Carson Peak

The Rush Creek place name appeared on the Hoffmann and Gardiner map of 1863-1867 and is one of the older place names on the eastern slope of the Sierra, although the origin of the Rush Creek name is unknown. Between 1916 and 1925, three dams were constructed to enlarge natural lakes and flood meadows for hydro-power, enlarging Waugh Lake, Gem Lake, and Agnew Lake. In the picture Agnew Lake dam and far above Gem Lake dam. Photo taken August 2011.