2001 Map of Cooper Peak

About this map

The high Sierra Nevada landscape of the Emigrant Wilderness is defined here by a dense network of glacial basins and granite peaks. Notable landmarks like Cooper Peak, Castle Rock, and Burst Rock punctuate the high-elevation terrain, overlooking the headwaters of the South Fork Stanislaus River and the West Fork Cherry Creek. This 2001 revision highlights a complex hydrography of alpine lakes, including Jewelry Lake, Gem Lake, and Leighton Lake, alongside several expansive meadows such as Coyote Meadows and Piute Meadow. The presence of the Meadow Dam and various wilderness boundaries indicates the intersection of water resource management and conservation efforts within the Stanislaus National Forest. For researchers, the map provides a clear look at the traditional transit corridors through the mountains, such as Eagle Pass and the rugged drainage of Louse Canyon.