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1952 Map of Mt. Goddard

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Mt. Goddard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The High Sierra divide along the border of Inyo and Fresno counties defines this 1952 topographic study, showcasing a landscape of high-altitude lakes and glacial features. The eastern portion of the map centers on the upper reaches of the North Fork Bishop Creek and South Fork Bishop Creek, where recreational outposts like Andrews Camp, Camp Sabrina, and Parchers Camp provided base points for travel into the interior. Historical mining activity is concentrated near the canyon heads, including the Cardinal Mine and smaller operations like the Schober Mine and Salty Peterson Mine.

West of the Glacier Divide, the terrain transitions into the Ionian Basin and the headwaters of the San Joaquin River system. Significant peaks such as Mt Goddard, Mt Darwin, and Mt Lamarck tower over a network of alpine lakes including Lake Sabrina, South Lake, and the remote Evolution Valley. This map is essential for tracing the historic trail systems that crossed the range via Piute Pass and Bishop Pass before more modern infrastructure altered access to these high basins.