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1990 Map of Bloody Mountain

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Bloody Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The mining heritage of the Sierra Nevada is clearly etched across this landscape, centered on the Mill City (Site) and the high-altitude industrial remains along Mammoth Creek. Multiple workings, including the Old Mammoth Mine, Monte Cristo Mine, and the Mammoth Consolidated Mine, reflect a period of intensive subterranean exploration beneath the towering Mammoth Rock. These sites are clustered near the Cold Water Campground, suggesting a transition from industrial exploitation to the modern recreational economy that defines the region today.

The eastern slopes are dominated by the Inyo National Forest and the John Muir Wilderness, where a dense network of glacial basins holds Sherwin Lakes, Valentine Lake, and the expansive Duck Lake. The Pacific Crest Scenic Trail traverses the Mammoth Crest, providing a primary route through the high granite terrain. Cultural features like the Los Angeles YMCA Camp and various campgrounds near Lake Mary indicate the area's established role as a mountain retreat by the late twentieth century.