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2018 Map of Matterhorn Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Matterhorn Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Yosemite National Park and Toiyabe National Forest meet along the dramatic crest of the Sierra Nevada, defined here by the jagged Sawtooth Ridge. This high-altitude landscape is dominated by granite spires and glacial basins, with Matterhorn Peak serving as a primary landmark near the boundary of Tuolumne and Mono counties. The drainage patterns are clearly delineated, with Matterhorn Canyon and Virginia Canyon funneling water toward the south, while numerous alpine lakes like Peeler Lake, Doe Lake, and Crown Lake occupy the upper cirques.

Foot travel routes dictate the human geography of this wilderness area, most notably the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail which traverses through Benson Pass. Other established paths such as the Peeler Lake Trail and Mule Pass Trail provide access to the remote backcountry. The map reveals a land shaped by geological forces, where features like The Slide in Slide Canyon and the prominent Suicide Ridge illustrate the steep, uncompromising nature of the terrain.