2021 Map of Mount Tom

About this map

The Sierra Nevada mountain range dominates this 2021 study, where the high-altitude boundary between the Inyo National Forest and Sierra National Forest is defined by some of the region's most prominent peaks. Landmarks such as Mt Tom and Mt Humphreys tower over a glaciated landscape characterized by steep-walled cirques and high-basin hydrology. The mapping reveals a complex network of alpine trails, including the Pine Creek Pass Trl and the Horton Lakes Trl, which provide the primary access to isolated water bodies like Gable Lakes, Steelhead Lake, and French Lake. An interesting industrial vestige appears in the northern section as the Morgan Mine Road-Trl, suggesting the historical reach of mining operations into these high elevations. This modern topographic record preserves the precise locations of named summits like Four Gables and the drainage patterns of French Canyon and Elderberry Canyon.