2012 Map of Mount Abbot

About this map

The High Sierra crest dominates this topographic survey, featuring some of California's most significant alpine terrain at the start of the 2010s. Centered on Mount Abbot, the map traces the drainage patterns of Mono Creek and its distinctive glacial basins, including the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Recess. This area of the Sierra National Forest is defined by high-altitude peaks such as Mount Stanford, Mount Huntington, and Mount Crocker, which wall off secluded water bodies like Grinnell Lake and Pioneer Basin Lakes. The map also captures the critical transit points for backcountry travel, such as McGee Pass and Mono Pass, alongside the small outpost at Fish Camp. The intricate network of lakes, from Big McGee Lake to the Hilton Creek Lakes, reflects the high-country hydrology of the Mono Creek watershed before modern climate shifts significantly altered these perennial alpine snowfields.