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2012 Map of Mount Hilgard

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Mount Hilgard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Mount Hilgard and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of Fresno County are defined by a complex network of glacial basins and steep ridgelines along the Mono Divide. This 2012 survey documents a landscape dominated by water and rock, featuring numerous high-country basins such as Granite Park and French Canyon. The map reveals a high concentration of subalpine lakes, including the sprawling Lake Italy and the cluster of Royce Lakes beneath Royce Peak.

Human activity in this wilderness environment is represented by established landmarks like Croneys Camp and the trail systems connecting Italy Pass with prominent summits like Mount Julius Caesar. The drainage patterns of Hilgard Br and the Upper Bear Creek Meadows show how the seasonal snowmelt feeds the lower valleys, while named meadows like Rosemarie Meadow and Hutchinson Meadow offer breaks in the high-relief topography.