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1990 Map of Emigrant Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Emigrant Wilderness and the northern reaches of Yosemite National Park Wilderness converge in this 1990 survey of the High Sierra. The landscape is defined by its massive granite features and a high-elevation drainage system, centered on the expansive Emigrant Lake. This era shows a well-established network of pack trails, such as the Summit Creek Pack Trail and Kennedy Creek Pack Trail, which facilitated access to remote landmarks like Sachse Monument and the high basins of Huckleberry Lake.

A network of meadows and peaks, including Relief Peak and Black Hawk Mountain, provides the primary orientation for travel through the Stanislaus National Forest. The presence of small-scale mining activity is evidenced by scattered Prospects, while the historical use of the land is further highlighted by locations like Sheep Camp. This topography illustrates the transition between the crest of the Sierras at Emigrant Pass and the alpine lake basins that feed the North Fork Cherry Creek.