2018 Map of Mount Dana

About this map

Mt Dana and Mt Gibbs anchor the high-altitude divide between Yosemite National Park and the Inyo National Forest. This 2018 survey detail shows a landscape of dramatic vertical relief, where Glacier Canyon and the Dana Plateau drop toward the expansive Lee Vining Canyon. The infrastructure of the early 20th century remains visible through the Poole Power Plant and the historically significant Log Cabin Mine near Beartrack Canyon. The map traces the critical transit corridor of Tioga Pass Rd as it winds past Ellery Lake, providing a contemporary record of water management and alpine access. Hydrological features like Kidney Lake and Gibbs Lake are clearly delineated, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that feed into Walker Lake and eventually the western shores of Mono Lake.