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1990 Map of Dunderberg Peak

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Dunderberg Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

High Sierra peaks and alpine lake basins dominate this 1990 provisional survey, capturing a landscape where the Hoover Wilderness meets the northeastern boundary of Yosemite National Park. The map documents the high-elevation terrain of the Sierra Nevada crest, anchored by peaks such as Dunderberg Peak and Excelsior Mountain. The presence of several Prospect labels and unnamed Prospects near Mount Scowden and Green Creek suggests a history of mineral exploration at the edge of the high country.

Surface water is the defining characteristic here, with dozens of named basins including the Hoover Lakes, Trumbull Lake, and the expansive Lundy Lake at the canyon floor. Transportation is limited to rugged corridors like Kavanaugh Ridge Road and the Cattle Creek Trail, reflecting the transition from managed forest lands in the Toiyabe National Forest and Inyo National Forest to protected wilderness areas. Remote recreational points like Green Creek Campground and Trumbull Lake Campground mark the edge of accessible terrain for modern visitors.