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2021 Map of Mount Whitney

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Mt Whitney stands as the central landmark of this high-altitude survey, straddling the boundary between Sequoia National Park and the Inyo National Forest. The map documents the intricate network of alpine trails used by hikers and mountaineers, including the Mount Whitney Trl and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl, which winds through Crabtree Meadow. The terrain is defined by extreme elevations and numerous named peaks such as Mt Muir, Keeler Needle, and Mt Russell.

High-altitude basins are dotted with glacial water bodies like Tulainyo Lake and the Hitchcock Lakes. The map illustrates the convergence of prominent drainage systems, including Crabtree Cr and Whitney Cr, which flow through the steep eastern escarpment of the Sierra Nevada. For researchers, this 2021 edition provides precise contemporary data on the crest of the range, including technical climbing landmarks like Pinnacle Ridge and Crooks Peak.