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1983 Map of Cattle Mtn

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Cattle Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Cattle Mtn and the surrounding high-elevation landscape of the Sierra National Forest are documented here just before several alpine areas were further designated for preservation. This map highlights a complex network of meadows and seasonal water sources, such as Naked Lady Meadow, Buckhorn Meadow, and Soldier Meadow, which served as critical landmarks for travelers and stockmen.

Transit through this territory is defined by the Stairway Creek Trail and the convergence of the North Fork San Joaquin River and the Middle Fork San Joaquin River. Significant geological and recreational features like the Ritter Range and the Granite Stairway illustrate the formidable terrain encountered by early surveyors and backcountry explorers. The inclusion of Miller Crossing and Pine Flat provides specific points of reference for those tracing historical routes through the Minarets Wilderness and Inyo National Forest.