2015 Map of Cache Peak

About this map

Cache Peak stands as a prominent landmark in this corner of the Sierra Nevada, where the high mountains meet the arid expanse of the Mojave Desert. The map documents a critical corridor for California's water infrastructure, showing the parallel paths of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and the Second Los Angeles Aqueduct as they traverse the lower elevations. Higher in the peaks, the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through complex topography near Sweet Ridge and Middle Knob. Numerous water sources, including Hungry Spring, Quail Spring, and Eagle Spring, are scattered across the landscape, indicating their historic importance for travel through these dry canyons. The presence of Airplane Flat and the Randsburg Cutoff Rd suggests a landscape shaped by both early aviation needs and established desert transit routes through Jawbone Canyon.