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2015 Map of Mount Brewer

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Mount Brewer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mount Brewer and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park dominate this survey of the High Sierra. The landscape is defined by the intersection of the Kings-Kern Divide and the Great Western Divide, creating a complex network of granite peaks and glacial basins. Prominent summits including Mount Stanford, Caltech Peak, and Mount Ericson overlook a series of high alpine water bodies, most notably the intricately shaped Lake Reflection and the high basin of Lake South America.

Modern recreational access is highlighted by the passage of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail through the eastern portion of the map. The drainage patterns of the Kern River, Bubbs Creek, and Tyndall Creek reveal the hydrological divide that characterizes this section of the Sierra Nevada, where many peaks exceed 13,000 feet. Named points of historical and navigational interest like Gregorys Monument and Lucys Foot Pass suggest the legacy of early mountaineering and exploration in these protected wilderness areas.