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1986 Map of Lamont Peak

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Lamont Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Chimney Creek and Lamont Meadow Creek carve through this high-elevation landscape where the boundaries of Tulare, Inyo, and Kern counties converge. The terrain is defined by dramatic peaks and deep drainages, notably Chimney Peak and Lamont Peak, which overlook a network of canyons including Ninemile Canyon and Grapevine Canyon. The presence of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winding through the eastern portion of the quadrangle highlights the area's importance for long-distance wilderness travel in the mid-1980s.

Evidence of small-scale resource exploration and infrastructure appears in the form of a Prospect and a Borrow Pit, while the remote character of the land is underscored by isolated utilities like a Heliport and high-country Campground facilities. The map captures the complex drainage patterns feeding into the Rockhouse Basin, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of the southern Sierra Nevada before modern digital mapping. Researchers can trace the intersection of historical cattle grazing lands and early recreational trails near Lamont.