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2018 Map of Mount Silliman

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mt Silliman and the high-elevation terrain of the Silliman Crest dominate this 2018 survey of the Sierra Nevada. This high-country landscape serves as a critical junction for major California protected lands, including Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and the Sequoia National Forest. The map documents a complex network of alpine trails and passes, such as J.O. Pass and Silliman Pass, which connect isolated water bodies like Seville Lake and Ranger Lake.

Evidence of the region's glacial history is visible in the numerous cirque lakes and hanging valleys, including the Sugarloaf Valley and the basins around Twin Lakes. These topographical features dictate the flow of several drainages, such as Sugarloaf Cr and Silliman Cr, which eventually descend from the Kings-Kaweah Divide. The map is an essential reference for understanding the modern boundary intersections and wilderness access points within this high-altitude corridor.