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2004 Map of Kaiser Peak

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Kaiser Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Kaiser Diggings stands as a testament to the high-country activity within the Sierra National Forest during this 2004 revision. The landscape is defined by the sharp elevations of Kaiser Ridge and the prominent Kaiser Peak, which tower over a network of alpine lakes such as George Lake, Jewel Lake, and Nellie Lake. These water bodies, along with extensive high-mountain meadows like Gloria Meadow and Sample Meadow, illustrate the hydrologic character of the Kaiser Wilderness.

Infrastructure around the northern shore of Huntington Lake shows a cluster of development including Lakeshore, Kinnikinnick, and College Ranchetta. The presence of the Eastwood Visitor Center, Powerhouse, and Surge Chamber indicates the area's role in regional utility and recreation management. Access to this high-altitude terrain is provided by the winding Kaiser Pass Scenic Byway and specialized backcountry sites like the D&F Packstation.