1994 Map of Mt. Clarence King

About this map

Mount Clarence King stands as a central peak in this high-altitude survey of the Sierra Nevada, marking a landscape defined by dramatic glaciation and alpine hydrology. The map captures the convergence of major wilderness corridors within Kings Canyon National Park, specifically where the John Muir Trail traverses the spine of the range. The drainage patterns of Woods Creek, Bubbs Creek, and Charlotte Creek reveal the complex topography that historically challenged early explorers and later provided the backbone for the region's wilderness recreation infrastructure. Strategic mountain passes, such as Kearsarge Pass on the border of the Inyo National Forest and Glen Pass near the Rae Lakes basin, illustrate the established routes used to navigate these granite heights. Lower-lying features like Vidette Meadow and Junction Meadow serve as vital landmarks for those tracking the historical development of trail systems in the High Sierra during the late twentieth century.