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1948 Map of Mt. Goddard

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Mt. Goddard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Cardinal Mine and several mining prospects like the Merrill Prospect sit tucked into the high Sierra landscape of the late 1940s, marking a transition from active extraction to recreational use. This survey captures the alpine frontier where Inyo National Forest meets Kings Canyon National Park, a region defined by high-altitude granite peaks such as Mt Goddard, Mt Darwin, and the Black Giant.

Transport through this roadless interior relies on established footpaths like the John Muir Trail and the Palisade Trail, connecting remote base camps including Andrews Camp and Parchers Camp. The glacial geology is meticulously documented, from the Goethe Glacier to the chain of high lakes such as Lake Sabrina and Hungry Packer Lake. The presence of Schober Mine and various prospects indicates the persistence of mineral exploration in these high basins even as the area became a preserved wilderness.