2015 Map of Huntington Lake

About this map

Huntington Lake sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape within the Sierra National Forest, serving as a central hub for the small community at Cedar Crest. The terrain is defined by dramatic granite features and high ridges, including Kerckhoff Dome, Tamarack Mtn, and Chinese Peak. To the southwest, the settlement of Big Creek marks a significant drop in elevation as the namesake waterway carves through Big Creek Canyon. This geography reflects the 20th-century development of hydroelectric power and mountain recreation in Fresno County, where numerous small creeks like Home Camp Cr and Snowslide Cr feed the larger basins. Subtle meadows such as Boneyard Meadow and Cutts Meadow provide natural breaks in the timbered slopes, while smaller alpine bodies like Mirror Lake and West Lake are found at higher reaches.