2012 Map of Cattle Mountain

About this map

The high Sierra Nevada landscape where the N Fork San Joaquin River meets the Middle Fork San Joaquin River is defined by its seasonal grazing and transit history. Named features like Seventyseven Corral and Bugg Cabin indicate the area's use as a rangeland, while the dense network of named clearings such as Naked Lady Meadow, Earthquake Meadow, and Indian Meadow suggest a reliance on specific pockets of navigable terrain. The San Joaquin River flows south from Miller Crossing, past landmarks like Junction Butte and Cattle Mountain. To the northeast, a chain of high-altitude water bodies including Gertrude Lake, Anona Lake, and Iron Lake sit beneath the shadows of Iron Mountain and the unique geological features of the Granite Stairway.