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2018 Map of Mount Clarence King

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Mount Clarence King
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mt Clarence King stands as a central landmark in this high-altitude wilderness, where the boundary between Kings Canyon National Park and Inyo National Forest meets along the serrated crest of the Sierra Nevada. The terrain is defined by glacial basins and alpine lakes, including the expansive Sixty Lake Basin and the Rae Lakes chain. Through the heart of this landscape, the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds its way, connecting high passes like Glen Pass and the rugged Switchbacks that drop into Junction Meadow.

The hydrography of the region is equally complex, with the headwaters of Bubbs Creek and Woods Creek carving deep drainage patterns through the granite. Historic meadows such as Vidette Meadow and Castle Domes Meadow provide rare level ground amidst the steep ascents to peaks like Mt Gardiner and Diamond Peak. This survey provides a precise view of the trail networks and natural landmarks essential for understanding the geography of the southern Sierra Nevada in the early twenty-first century.