2021 Map of Mount Langley

About this map

Whitney Portal stands as a primary gateway to the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada, serving as a critical transition point between the lowlands and the alpine wilderness. The landscape is defined by massive elevation changes, moving from the floor of the Owens Valley up toward the formidable summits of Mt Langley and Mt Corcoran. This area is a network of drainage and ascent, with Lone Pine Creek and Tuttle Creek carving through the granite slopes. High-altitude hydrology is a central feature here, evidenced by the cluster of alpine basins containing Cottonwood Lakes, Meysan Lake, and the smaller Peanut Lake. Evidence of spiritual and recreational history is etched into the terrain via the Tuttle Creek Ashram Trail and the Mount Whitney Trail, while the inclusion of Movie Flat in the northeast corner alludes to the region's long-standing connection to the film industry.