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2001 Map of Kibbie Lake

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Kibbie Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Yosemite National Park and the Emigrant Wilderness meet at the granite-etched boundary between the high Sierra backcountry and the Stanislaus National Forest. At the start of the 21st century, this landscape was defined by its glacial hydrology and remote outposts, such as the Sachse Ranger Cabin located near Sachse Spring. The drainage network is complex, featuring the deep Cherry Creek Canyon and the high-elevation waters of Kibbie Lake, Hyatt Lake, and Flora Lake.

Evidence of human movement through this wilderness is centered on the Kibbie Ridge Trail, which follows the spine of Kibbie Ridge toward the interior peaks. These mountains are punctuated by distinctive landmarks like Mercur Peak and Styx Pass, providing a detailed look at the trail systems and topography of the Tuolumne high country before more recent environmental changes or trail re-alignments.