Loading map...

2012 Map of Dogtooth Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Dogtooth Peak and the surrounding high-altitude wilderness of Fresno County are defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and meadows. This 2012 survey shows the intricate drainage systems of Big Cr and Dinkey Cr, which feed numerous bodies of water including Coyote Lake, Mirror Lake, and the First Dinkey Lake chain. The landscape is dotted with established outposts such as Perkins Camp and Qualls Camp, reflecting the area's history as a destination for backcountry exploration.

Evidence of historical activity remains in place names like Miningtown Meadow and Swamp Meadow, while the Dinkey Trailhead serves as a modern point of entry into the granite basins. The map details a complex terrain where features like Red Mountain, Black Peak, and the Three Sisters overlook high meadows including Ershim Meadow and Rodeo Meadow. This record preserves the geographic nomenclature of a region shaped by both its natural hydrology and its long-standing use as a seasonal refuge.