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2004 Map of Cattle Mountain

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Cattle Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

The Ansel Adams Wilderness dominates this high-altitude landscape in the mid-2000s, encompassing the steep terrain of the Ritter Range and the glacial headwaters of the San Joaquin River. The map reveals a complex network of named meadows and alpine lakes, including the provocatively named Naked Lady Meadow and Earthquake Meadow, alongside permanent Glaciers near Iron Mountain.

Transport through this backcountry is defined by historic corridors like the Mammoth Route and specialized trails such as the Cattle Mtn Ohv Route and the Stairway. Evidence of localized industry appears at the Open Pit Mine north of Johnston Creek, while hydrological management is marked by a Gaging Station at Miller Crossing. The intersection of the Sierra National Forest, Inyo National Forest, and the John Muir Wilderness highlights the region's significance as a confluence of protected federal lands.