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2012 Map of Cirque Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Cirque Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Horseshoe Meadow and a series of high-elevation basins define this section of the High Sierra as it appeared in 2012. The landscape is marked by a network of seasonal camps and infrastructure including Golden Trout Camp, Mulkey Cow Camp, and the site of the Cottonwood Sawmill. These locations, accessible via the winding Horseshoe Meadows Rd, highlight the area's history of recreation and resource management.

Strategic passage through the granite peaks is provided by Army Pass, New Army Pass, and Cottonwood Pass, which connect the headwaters of Cottonwood Cr with the S Fork Kern River drainage. Notable alpine features such as Cirque Peak and the clustered Cottonwood Lakes demonstrate the glaciated terrain, while named grazing areas like Poison Meadow, Bullfrog Meadow, and McConnel Meadow indicate the historical use of these high meadows for livestock or wildlife monitoring.