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1982 Map of Dogtooth Peak

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Dogtooth Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Dogtooth Peak and the high-elevation basins of the Sierra National Forest dominate this 1980s landscape, where a network of trails and campsites serves a remote backcountry environment. The map details a transition from industrial activity to recreation, most notably near the Rainbow Mine and its associated Tailings Pond. This mining legacy sits just west of Miningtown Meadow, suggesting the historical presence of extraction even in these high reaches.

A dense concentration of water bodies occupies the southern half of the quadrangle, including the First Dinkey Lake, Second Dinkey Lake, and the uniquely named Fingerbowl Lake. These are connected by Dinkey Creek and surrounded by named meadows such as Swamp Meadow and Rockhouse Meadow. The infrastructure of the era is minimal, consisting largely of 4WD tracks and pack trails that navigate around landmarks like Foster Ridge and the Three Sisters, providing a detailed view of the high Sierra before modern digital mapping.