2018 Map of Kibbie Lake

About this map

Yosemite National Park and the Stanislaus National Forest meet in this high Sierra landscape, divided by a boundary that passes through the waters of Kibbie Lake. The topography is defined by significant granite elevations including Mercur Peak, Gillett Mtn, and Bartlett Peak, which overlook the deep incision of Cherry Creek Canyon. Water is the dominant force throughout the quadrangle, with drainages like Kibbie Cr, Frog Cr, and Kendrick Cr feeding numerous alpine basins such as Laurel Lake, Flora Lake, and Spotted Fawn Lake. A network of backcountry routes, including the Huckleberry Trail and various Forest Service trails, provides the primary means of movement through the wilderness. From the high point of Styx Pass to the damp reaches of Lord Meadow, the map illustrates a complex alpine ecosystem where drainage patterns and ridgelines like Kibbie Ridge dictate the passage of modern travelers and historic explorers alike.