2022 Map of Fales Hot Springs

About this map

Fales Hot Springs and the strategic intersection at Sonora Junction anchor this high-altitude landscape in the eastern Sierra Nevada. The topography is defined by the steep transition from the Sweetwater Mountains in the northeast to the massive prominence of Mt Emma and Rickey Peak in the south. This area, largely contained within the Toiyabe National Forest, serves as a critical drainage basin where the West Walker River and Little Walker River converge. Localized water features like Tule Lake, Emma Lake, and Junction Reservoir provide essential landmarks for navigation. Historically, the terrain is marked by seasonal grazing sites and camps such as Willow Flat and Stockade Flat, connected by a network of trails including the Molybdenite Creek Trl and the Burt Canyon Trl.