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2021 Map of Mount Thompson

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Mount Thompson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Aspendell sits at the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the Middle Fork Bishop Creek flows past Bishop Park. This area of the Sierra Nevada is defined by a dense network of alpine water bodies, including the substantial South Lake and Lake Sabrina, which serve as hubs for numerous backcountry trails. The rugged divide of the Inconsolable Range and the Thompson Ridge separates deep basins filled with smaller waters like the Tyee Lakes, Baboon Lakes, and Chocolate Lakes.

High-altitude recreation and conservation efforts are evident in the shared boundary between Inyo National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park. Notable peaks such as Cloudripper, Mt Thompson, and Mt Gilbert tower over the terrain, accessible via historic routes like the Bishop Pass Trail and the Rainbow Pack Station Trail. The map also captures several distinct meadows and ridges, including Coats Meadow and the expansive Coyote Ridge, which provided seasonal navigation routes long before modern survey efforts.