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2015 Map of Mount Givens

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mono Hot Springs and the surrounding high Sierra landscape define this 2015 study of the Fresno County backcountry. The map traces the critical water infrastructure of the Sierra National Forest, including the Ward Tunnel and the Portal Forebay, which manage the flow of the S Fork San Joaquin River and its numerous tributaries like Mono Cr and Camp Sixty One Cr. The complex alpine topography is marked by prominent summits such as Mount Givens and Mt Campbell, alongside significant seasonal landmarks like Kaiser Pass and Badger Flat.

High-altitude meadows and glacial lakes are abundant, from Mono Meadow to Lakecamp Lake and the northern reaches of Lake Thomas E Edison. The inclusion of the Kaiser Pass Rd provides the primary access route through this terrain, connecting remote points like Portuguese Flat and the Sierra Nevada settlement area. This modern survey is an essential resource for understanding the contemporary management of one of California's most hydrologically significant mountain regions.