2012 Map of Haiwee Pass

About this map

Olancha Pass and Haiwee Pass anchor this high-elevation landscape in the eastern Sierra, where historical access routes transition from the desert valley floor to the alpine meadows above. The map details a network of drainage systems and watering points essential for early travel and livestock, including Soda Spring and the upper reaches of the S Fork Kern River. The terrain is defined by named clearings and high-altitude pastures like Bear Trap Meadow, Summit Meadow, and Sage Flat. These features, alongside the Olancha Pass- Sage Flat Trailhead, trace the infrastructure of backcountry movement. Further south, the map identifies Dutch John Flat and Deer Mountain, illustrating a topography of isolated peaks and secluded flats reached by Walker Creek Rd and Sage Flats Rd.