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2015 Map of Mount Whitney

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Mount Whitney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mt Whitney stands as the central landmark of this high-altitude survey, straddling the boundary between Sequoia National Park and Inyo National Forest. The map documents the complex topography of the Sierra Crest, featuring prominent peaks such as Mt Muir, Keeler Needle, and Mt Russell. This area is a critical node for long-distance hikers, as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the western half of the quadrangle, passing near Guyot Flat and Crabtree Meadow.

The hydrology of the high basins is detailed with numerous alpine lakes including Wallace Lake, Guitar Lake, and Tulainyo Lake. Significant transit points for mountaineers and early explorers are marked, such as Trail Crest, Whitney Pass, and Arc Pass. The presence of features like Clyde Meadow and Bighorn Park among the granite spires indicates the sparse but vital pockets of vegetation found at these elevations. This survey serves as a precise record of the trails and peaks that define the mountaineering history of the Sierra Nevada.