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1953 Map of Kaiser Peak

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Kaiser Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The San Joaquin River and its South Fork carve deep through the Sierra National Forest in this mid-century survey. High-altitude outposts such as Heitz Meadow Guard Sta and Kaiser Diggings Guard Station provided necessary oversight for the remote terrain. Near the southern edge, the resort and administrative hub at Huntington Lake is shown alongside Lakeshore and Cedar Crest, connected to the interior by the Kaiser Pass Road.

A notable highlight is the presence of Lake Thomas A Edison, indicating the development of hydroelectric resources in the high country. To the north, the Silver Divide and peaks like Pincushion Peak and Silver Peak define the upper reaches of the watershed. Researchers will find a network of named meadows, such as Crater Lake Meadow and Onion Spring Meadow, which supported seasonal grazing or served as landmarks for the Potter Pass Trail and Ward Lake Trail.