1994 Map of Mt. Darwin

About this map

McClure Meadow Ranger Station stands as a rare outpost of human presence in this high-altitude landscape where the Sierra National Forest meets Kings Canyon National Park. The survey illustrates the complex alpine hydrology of the John Muir Wilderness, where the Glacier Divide separates the Piute Creek drainage from the headwaters of Evolution Creek. This terrain is defined by its massive glacial features, including the Goethe Glacier, Darwin Glacier, and Mt Fiske Glacier. The map traces the critical corridor of the John Muir Trail as it winds through Evolution Valley, passing through Colby Meadow and McClure Meadow. High-altitude routes like the Piute Pass Trail and the crossing at Piute Pass show the established paths used by backcountry travelers to navigate the crest of the Sierra, connecting remote basins such as Darwin Canyon and the Humphreys Basin.