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2004 Map of Mount Henry

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

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Mount Henry stands at the center of this high Sierra landscape, marking the boundary between the Sierra National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park. This 2004 revision details a region defined by glacial geology, where the Glacier Divide and Red Mountain Basin cradle numerous alpine lakes such as the Devils Punchbowl and Disappointment Lake. The John Muir Trail winds through the western half of the map, passing significant landmarks like the John Muir Trail Cabin and John Muir Rock.

The presence of naming conventions like Evolution Valley and Hell for Sure Pass reflects the early 20th-century exploration and surveying of these high-altitude corridors. Water systems are central to this terrain, with the South Fork San Joaquin River and Evolution Creek draining the high basins. Remote pockets like Reddys Hole and Shooting Star Meadow highlight the varied micro-environments found within the protected John Muir Wilderness.