2004 Map of Mount Hilgard

About this map

Mount Hilgard and Mount Julius Caesar anchor this high-elevation landscape where the borders of Mono, Fresno, and Inyo counties converge. Much of the area is preserved within the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest, a terrain characterized by an intricate network of alpine water bodies including Lake Italy, the Royce Lakes, and the Chalfant Lakes. The map documents the path of the legendary John Muir Trail and the Pacific Crest Nat Scenic Trail as they navigate the ridges and basins. Surveyors captured the precise locations of notable landmarks like the Seven Gables and Bear Creek Spire, alongside meadows such as Rosemarie Meadow and Hutchinson Meadow, illustrating the glacial topography of the High Sierra before recent environmental shifts.