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2018 Map of Mount Fillmore

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mount Fillmore and the surrounding high Sierra Nevada ridges dominate this landscape, which straddles the boundary between Plumas National Forest and Tahoe National Forest. The settlement of Poker Flat sits deep within the drainage of Canyon Creek, surrounded by a dense network of ravines and gulches such as China Ravine and Hog Gulch. This area's history of mineral extraction is evidenced by the Gibraltar Mine and various off-highway vehicle routes like the Craycroft Ridge OHV and Poker Flat OHV, which follow the difficult contours of the terrain.

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the eastern portion of the map, crossing over Gibraltar and providing access to the high-elevation views from Rattlesnake Peak. A complex hydrological system of creek branches, including East Branch Slate Creek and West Branch Nelson Creek, flows through the deeply incised valleys between peaks like Mt Etna and Stafford Mountain. The map also details seasonal meadows such as McRae Meadow and Sunnyside Meadow, which provide rare open spaces amidst the steep, timbered slopes.