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1987 Map of Monache Mountain

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Monache Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

High Sierras meadows and volcanic peaks dominate this landscape in the southern Tulare County wilderness. At the center of this high-altitude basin lies Monache Meadow, through which the Kern River flows northward toward its headwaters. The prominent cinder cone of Monache Mountain rises above the meadow floor, while the surrounding terrain is marked by a network of 4WD trails and specialized infrastructure like the Landing Strip and the Monache Ranger Sta.

This 1980s survey captures the junction of the Inyo National Forest and Sequoia National Forest, illustrating how topography dictated the boundaries of the Golden Trout Wilderness and South Sierra Wilderness. For hikers and researchers, the route of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is clearly delineated as it winds through Beck Meadow, passing named high points like Jackass Peak and Smith Mountain.