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1982 Map of Kaiser Peak

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Kaiser Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Kaiser Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape in the Sierra National Forest, serving as the centerpiece for the surrounding Kaiser Wilderness. The 1982 survey details a complex network of glacial lakes and meadows, from Gloria Meadow to the clusters of alpine water bodies like Bill Lake, Jewel Lake, and Upper Twin Lake. Settlement is concentrated at Lakeshore, where a Powerhouse and Surge Chamber indicate the area's hydroelectric infrastructure.

Historically significant landmarks like Kaiser Diggings and the Kaiser Forest Service Station suggest a legacy of both resource extraction and public land management. Recreational development is evident in the dense concentration of campsites, including Kinnikinnick Campground and Catavee Campground, linked by routes such as Kaiser Pass Road and the Kaiser Loop Trail. This sheet is an essential record for tracing the balance of industrial utility and wilderness preservation in the High Sierra.