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2018 Map of Mount Ritter

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mt Ritter and the jagged Minarets dominate this high-altitude landscape within the Sierra Nevada range. This survey details a transition point between the Inyo National Forest and Sierra National Forest, marked by the sharp spine of the Ritter Range. The hydrography of the area is defined by the headwaters of the Middle Fork San Joaquin River and the N Fork San Joaquin River, which are fed by a dense network of alpine basins including Garnet Lake, Ediza Lake, and Lake Catherine.

Transit through this wilderness is charted via the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which navigates the high passes. Historical landmarks such as Agnew Pass and Island Pass provide critical crossing points through the high peaks. The map preserves the exact locations of remote meadows like Stevenson Meadow and Spooky Meadow, alongside distinctive formations like Volcanic Ridge and Banner Peak.