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2012 Map of Kaiser Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Kaiser Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Kaiser Peak overlooks a landscape of high-altitude basins and alpine lakes, recorded here as it appeared in the early 21st century. The northern shoreline of Huntington Lake serves as the primary hub of activity, where Lakeshore Village Resort and the Rancheria Garage supported a robust seasonal recreation economy. The map illustrates a transition from these established lakeside settlements like Snow Bend and Eastwood Vista into the protected wilderness areas to the north.

Strategic landmarks for travelers and historians include the high crossing at Potter Pass and the winding route of Kaiser Pass Rd. The area is dotted with numerous small water bodies, including Pryor Lake, Long Lake, and Jewel Lake, alongside named clearings such as Sample Meadows and Gloria Meadow. These features suggest a long history of grazing and backcountry exploration, preserved in the network of pack trails and forest roads that connect the various campgrounds and natural landmarks across the granite terrain.