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2001 Map of Ebbetts Pass

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Ebbetts Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Ebbetts Pass serves as the focal point for this high-altitude survey of the Sierra Nevada, marking a critical crossing between the Stanislaus National Forest and Toiyabe National Forest. The map documents a significant history of silver extraction concentrated in the northeast, where the Silver Mountain (Site) and its associated Cem reflect a bygone mining era. Numerous lodes are charted in this vicinity, including the Exchequer Mine, Lady Franklin Mine, and the IXL Mine.

The rugged terrain is defined by the Mokelumne Wilderness and Carson Iceberg Wilderness, connected by the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Water management is evident through features like the Kinney Reservoir and Wet Meadows Reservoir, while high peaks such as Raymond Peak and Highland Peak dominate the topography. The junction of Amador, Alpine, and Calaveras counties at The Elbow illustrates the complex political boundaries of this mountainous region.