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1994 Map of Johnson Peak

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Johnson Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Johnson Peak stands as the central landmark in this high-altitude landscape where the southern boundaries of Sequoia National Park meet the Inyo National Forest. The map documents a critical intersection of protected wilderness areas in the mid-1990s, characterized by expansive subalpine meadows and granite plateaus. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses the northern section of the sheet, crossing Siberian Pass and skirting the edge of the Siberian Outpost.

Hydrological features such as Golden Trout Creek and the South Fork Kern River drain the high country, connecting several prominent grassy basins including Big Whitney Meadow and Little Whitney Meadow. The terrain transitions from the steep Window Cliffs to the level expanse of the Boreal Plateau, reflecting the unique geological formation of the Golden Trout Wilderness. Remote water bodies like Funston Lake and Johnson Lake provide key points of reference for those studying the backcountry trail networks and watershed patterns of this Sierra Nevada region.