2015 Map of Merced Peak

About this map

Yosemite National Park dominates this landscape, which is defined by the high-altitude topography of the Sierra Nevada range. The drainage of the Merced River flows through the northern reaches, moving past Little Yosemite Valley and the Bunnell Cascade. The survey illustrates the geological complexity of the Clark Range, where granite landmarks like Mt Clark, Gray Peak, and the namesake Merced Peak rise above glacial basins. Significant alpine water bodies such as Merced Lake, Red Devil Lake, and the Upper Ottoway Lake are positioned within the high cirques, showing the hydrological sources for the Illilouette Cr and its tributaries. The boundary between Mariposa and Madera counties bisects the terrain, highlighting the administrative divisions within the protected wilderness area.