2018 Map of Lamont Peak

About this map

The high-altitude terrain of the Sierra Nevada defines the landscape of this 2018 survey, centered on the prominent summit of Lamont Peak. A significant portion of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail meanders through the eastern half of the quadrangle, passing near Chimney Peak and through elevated open spaces such as Chimney Meadow and Lamont Meadow. The drainage patterns are defined by several watercourses, including Chimney Cr, Spanish Needle Cr, and Canebrake Cr, which carve paths through the mountainous region. Geographically, the area is a complex intersection of county lines, showing the borders where Tulare, Inyo, and Kern Counties meet. The presence of steep-walled features like Ninemile Canyon and South Fork Sand Canyon suggests a dramatic transition toward the arid lowlands to the east.