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2018 Map of Mount Thompson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Aspendell sits at the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the Sierra Nevada terrain drops toward the Owens Valley. This 2018 survey documents a region defined by complex glacial geography and high-altitude water management. Major reservoirs like Lake Sabrina and South Lake are connected by Sabrina Rd and South Lake Road, serving as critical hubs for backcountry access. The map reveals a dense network of alpine water bodies, including the Marie Louise Lakes, Baboon Lakes, and Chocolate Lakes, many of which feed into the North Fork of Bishop Creek.

The boundary between Inyo National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park runs along the crest, marked by prominent summits such as Mt Thompson and Mt Gilbert. Geologists and hikers can trace the Inconsolable Range and Coyote Ridge, which wall in these high basins. The inclusion of smaller locales like Sky Haven and recreational points like Bishop Park provides a detailed look at the localized infrastructure supporting wilderness travel in this portion of the eastern Sierra.