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1954 Map of Lost Cannon Peak

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Lost Cannon Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Toiyabe National Forest provides the backdrop for this mid-century topographic survey, where high-altitude drainages define the landscape. The map captures the remote character of the Alpine Co Mono Co boundary, a region where seasonal activity is centered around sites like Connells Cow Camp. Water is the primary architect of this terrain, with systems such as Lost Cannon Creek and Silver Creek carving through deep valleys.

The presence of named landmarks like Llewellyn Falls and high-altitude pastures such as Summit Meadow suggest a reliance on these natural resources for early 20th-century livestock grazing. Higher elevations are marked by several prominent summits, including Antelope Peak and Lost Cannon Peak, which dominate the eastern horizon. The detailed contouring reveals the steep canyons of Four Mile Canyon and King Canyon Valley, offering a precise record of the Sierra Nevada's eastern slopes before modern development.