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1997 Map of Merced Peak

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Merced Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Clark Range dominates this portion of the Yosemite Wilderness, where high alpine peaks and glacial valleys define the landscape of the late twentieth century. The Merced River flows through the northern reaches, passing through Echo Valley and Lost Valley before reaching the dramatic Bunnell Cascade. This high-altitude terrain is accessible via the famous John Muir Trail (Pack), which connects backcountry outposts like the Merced Lake High Sierra Camp and the Merced Lake Ranger Station.

The hydrography of the region is exceptionally dense, featuring numerous sub-alpine basins such as Upper Ottoway Lake, Edna Lake, and Red Devil Lake. Steep topography is marked by named summits including Mount Clark and the namesake Merced Peak, which sits along the Mariposa and Madera County line. The map captures the specialized infrastructure of wilderness management, from remote footbridges to the distinct pack trails that have served hikers and rangers for generations.