2012 Map of Blackcap Mountain

About this map

Blackcap Mountain stands at the center of this high-altitude landscape in the Sierra Nevada, where the headwaters of the N Fork Kings River and S Fork San Joaquin River begin their descent. The terrain is defined by glacial basins and expansive meadows, such as Big Maxson Meadow and Lightning Corral Meadow, which speak to the long history of seasonal grazing in these alpine reaches. Evidence of early pack trails and mountain pass navigation is preserved here through named crossings like Scepter Pass, Crown Pass, and Chuck Pass, connecting various granite-rimmed valleys.