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1993 Map of Mount Whitney

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Mount Whitney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Mount Whitney towers over the high Sierra landscape at the boundary of Sequoia National Park and Inyo National Forest. This 1993 provisional survey documents the dramatic topography of the crest, including notable summits like Mt Russell, Mt Muir, and the sharp spire of Keeler Needle. The map serves as a detailed record of the high-altitude hydrology of the region, featuring Tulainyo Lake and the complex drainage of Whitney Creek and Crabtree Creek.

Strategic backcountry infrastructure is noted at the Crabtree Ranger Station, situated near the lush Crabtree Meadow. The intersection of famous long-distance routes is clearly defined, showing the paths of the John Muir Trail and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as they navigate through the John Muir Wilderness. Unique land designations like the California Bighorn Sheep Zoological Area further distinguish this remote mountainous terrain.