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2021 Map of Mount Montgomery

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Mount Montgomery
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Inyo National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Mineral and Esmeralda counties. The terrain is defined by the eastern reaches of the White Mountains, where steep ridges like Garner Ridge and Mustang Mtn overlook deep drainage basins. Human presence is concentrated near the north, where Mount Montgomery and Montgomery Pass mark the primary transition through the mountain range.

A network of specialized trails and access routes, including Pinchot Crk Loop and the B&B Mine Road, suggests a history of resource extraction and backcountry navigation. The map identifies several distinctive geological landmarks such as Horseshoe Rock, Buffalo Point, and the prominent peak of Sugarloaf. The rugged character of the area is further evidenced by the many canyons carved into the slopes, notably Queen Canyon and Buffalo Canyon, which drain into the more level expanses of Queen Valley and Kennedy Flats.