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2018 Map of Mount Darwin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mt Darwin stands as the centerpiece of this high-elevation landscape, where the borders of Kings Canyon National Park, Sierra National Forest, and Inyo National Forest converge. The topography is defined by sharp ridges like the Glacier Divide and numerous alpine basins carved into the granite of the High Sierra. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through Evolution Valley, passing through the lush reaches of McClure Meadow and Colby Meadow.

A dense network of high-altitude water bodies, including the tiered Golden Trout Lake system and the deep Goethe Lake, illustrates the complex glacial drainage patterns of the region. Distinctive landmarks such as The Hermit, The Keyhole, and the jagged Clyde Spires provide essential orientation for backcountry navigation. The transition from the Darwin Bench to the peaks of Mt Huxley and Mt Spencer showcases a classic glaciated wilderness, preserved in its modern state.