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2012 Map of Mount Morgan

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Mount Morgan and the high-altitude terrain of the Sierra Nevada dominate this 2012 survey, which documents a landscape shaped by both geological forces and recreation. The settlement of Scheelite sits at the base of the mountains, while the upper reaches are defined by a dense network of alpine lakes, including Upper Morgan Lake, Lower Morgan Lake, and the cluster of Eastern Brook Lakes. The presence of several established campsites, such as Rock Creek Lake Campground and Mosquito Flat Campground, indicates the area's significance for backcountry access.

Transportation through the steep grades is facilitated by Rock Creek Rd and Pine Creek Rd, which provide access to significant trailheads like the Mono Pass Trailhead and Tamarack Lakes Trailhead. These paths lead into the glacial basins of Little Lakes Valley, carved between massive formations like Wheeler Ridge and Broken Finger Peak. The map serves as a detailed record of the drainage patterns for Rock Creek and Pine Creek as they descend from peaks exceeding 13,000 feet.