1988 Map of Johnson Peak

About this map

Sequoia National Park and the Inyo National Forest meet in this high Sierra landscape, dominated by the expansive Boreal Plateau and the peaks of the Great Western Divide. The 1980s terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems including Guyot Creek and Siberian Creek, which feed into the South Fork Kern River at the southern boundary. This map reveals a transition between protected wilderness areas, where names like Siberian Outpost and Siberian Pass suggest the climate and isolation of the high-altitude terrain. Notable features for those studying the geography of the Sierra include alpine bodies of water such as Rocky Basin Lakes and Johnson Lake, alongside significant meadow systems like Big Whitney Meadow and Tunnel Meadow. The map also traces a National Scenic Trail and various pack trails that provided the primary access to the Golden Trout Wilderness.