2012 Map of Mount Thompson

About this map

Aspendell and surrounding high-altitude outposts serve as the primary human centers in this alpine landscape of the eastern Sierra Nevada. The 2012 survey illustrates a topography dominated by the headwaters of the Bishop Creek drainage, including the Middle Fork Bishop Creek and South Fork Bishop Creek. These waters are gathered into major reservoirs like Lake Sabrina and South Lake, which function as anchors for a dense network of recreational infrastructure. Campgrounds such as Four Jeffrey, Mountain Glen, and Table Mountain are clustered along the arterial access roads, including Sabrina Road and South Lake Road. The map provides significant detail for hikers and geologists, documenting the sharp ascents to peaks like Mount Thompson, Mount Gilbert, and Cloudripper, alongside numerous glacial features such as the Baboon Lakes, Inconsolable Lake, and Timberline Tarns.