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2018 Map of Mount Laguna

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Mount Laguna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mount Laguna sits at the heart of this high-altitude landscape within the Cleveland National Forest, where the terrain transitions through a series of meadows and distinctive mountain flats. The topography is defined by significant elevations like Stephenson Peak and Wooded Hill, surrounded by a complex network of canyons and ravines such as Noble Canyon and Escondido Ravine. This 2018 survey documents a notable concentration of recreational and through-trails, most prominently the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it winds past Laguna Meadow and Crouch Valley.

The presence of numerous named meadows and flats, including Horse Meadow, Ames Valley, and Un Gallo Flat, suggests a landscape historically shaped by both its drainage patterns and high-country grazing or settlement. Hydrology is marked by seasonal flows like Kitchen Cr and Cottonwood Cr, alongside perennial points such as Yellow Rose Spring. Roadways like the Sunrise Hwy provide modern access to these traditional landmarks, connecting the community of Mount Laguna to the deeper recesses of the Laguna Mountains.