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1994 Map of Cirque Peak

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Cirque Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Cirque Peak towers over a high-altitude landscape defined by glacial basins and alpine meadows during this 1994 revision. The map reveals a complex network of pack trails and established routes including the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which winds through the Golden Trout Wilderness and the John Muir Wilderness. This area, managed by the Inyo National Forest, shows the intersection of conservation and historical land use.

Evidence of early mountain industry remains at the Old Cottonwood Sawmill Site near Last Chance Meadow, while seasonal cattle grazing is noted at the Mulkey Cow Camp. The map is particularly detailed regarding the headwaters of the South Fork Kern River, tracing the drainage through South Fork Meadow. Mountaineers and researchers can follow the transition from the forested floor of Horseshoe Meadow to the high passes at Army Pass and New Army Pass, which provide access into Sequoia National Park.