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2021 Map of Heenan Lake

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Heenan Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Toiyabe National Forest dominates this high-altitude corner of the Sierra Nevada, where the drainage of the East Fork Carson River carves through a landscape of steep canyons and open meadows. The settlement of Loope sits along the southern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a gateway to the high-country basins such as Sagehen Flat and Centerville Flat. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks and deep ravines, including Mogul Peak and High Peak, with the notable Heenan Lake serving as a significant water body in the southeastern quadrant.

Transport through this rugged region is limited to routes like the Barney Riley Trl, which navigates between the peaks and flats. Geologic and historic interest is concentrated around features like Colorado Hill and Silver Hill, suggesting the region's mining and grazing history. The map also captures the California-Nevada border and the line between Alpine and Douglas counties, illustrating how these political boundaries intersect with the natural flow of Leviathan Canyon and Monitor Cr.