2018 Map of Mokelumne Peak

About this map

Hungalelti Ridge and the Mokelumne Tetons dominate this high-altitude landscape where the borders of Amador, Alpine, and Calaveras counties converge. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by historical passage and seasonal grazing, marked by the iconic Carson Emigrant N. R. T. which follows the ridges north of Bear River. The map details a complex network of meadows and springs, such as Munson Meadow and Horse Thief Spring, which have long supported trans-Sierran travel and livestock. To the south, the S Fork Mokelumne River and N Fork Mokelumne River carve through deep canyons like Fourth of July Canyon, framing the ascent to Mokelumne Peak. These features reflect the dual heritage of the region as both a protected wilderness within the Eldorado National Forest and a site of persistent mountain industry near Snow Valley.