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1982 Map of Mt. Abbot

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Mt. Abbot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

High Sierra peaks and glacial basins define this 1982 topography at the intersection of Fresno, Mono, and Inyo counties. Central to the landscape is the John Muir Wilderness, where the high peaks of Mt Stanford, Mt Huntington, and Mt Abbot dominate the skyline. The map documents the complex drainage of Mono Creek and its distinctive tributaries, labeled as the First Recess, Second Recess, Third Recess, and Fourth Recess. This nomenclature reflects the early exploration and systematic naming of the interior High Sierra.

Water is abundant in high-altitude basins, including the Hilton Lakes, Pioneer Basin Lakes, and the Upper Hopkins Lakes. Historical transport through the mountains is represented by established trails crossing Mono Pass and Morgan Pass, which served as critical connectors between the Owens Valley and the western slopes before modern infrastructure. The boundary between the Inyo National Forest and Sierra National Forest follows the crest of the Silver Divide, tracing the natural hydrologic and geologic divide of the range.