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2004 Map of Mount Givens

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Mount Givens
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

The high sierra of Sierra National Forest dominates this landscape, where the confluence of several wilderness areas meets essential water infrastructure. Near the northern boundary, the massive reservoir of Lake Thomas A Edison is fed by the South Fork San Joaquin River, a vital artery that passes by Mono Hot Springs Resort and the Gaging Station. This 2004 revision documents the intricate network of alpine lakes, including Doris Lake, Given Lake, and Lakecamp Lake, alongside managed features like the Portal Forebay and its associated Gravel Pit.

Cultural landmarks and recreational sites are scattered across the high-elevation terrain, from the Badger Flat Group to Weldons Camp. Transportation is defined by the high-altitude Kaiser Pass Road and the Kaiser Heritage Road, which navigate around prominent summits like Mount Givens and Mount Ian Campbell. The map provides a detailed view of the boundaries between the Ansel Adams Wilderness, Kaiser Wilderness, John Muir Wilderness, and Dinkey Lakes Wilderness.