2012 Map of Ebbetts Pass

About this map

Ebbetts Pass serves as a high-altitude thoroughfare in this 2012 study, where the highway winds through complex topography between the N Fork Mokelumne River and the headwaters of Silver Cr. The area is characterized by massive granite formations like Raymond Peak and Highland Peak, while the cultural landscape is defined by recreation and historical markers. The Silver Mountain Mineral Monument near IXL Canyon stands as a reference to the region's mining heritage. Numerous alpine meadows and small basins, such as Bloomfield Meadow and Milk Ranch Meadow, dot the landscape, offering a look at the natural watering points and summer grazing flats that historically supported seasonal travel. Modern trail infrastructure is evident at the Pacific Crest Trailhead and the Ebbetts Pass Trailhead, while established sites like Silver Creek Campground mark the transition from resource extraction to leisure.