1983 Map of Mt. Goddard

About this map

Mt Goddard stands as the central landmark in this high-altitude survey of the High Sierra, situated at the convergence of several major granite divides. The landscape is defined by the Goddard Divide, Black Divide, and White Divide, which separate the Ionian Basin from the Evolution Basin. This region is a critical waypoint for long-distance hikers, as the John Muir Trail and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverse the area through Muir Pass. Large alpine bodies like Wanda Lake and Helen Lake are joined by uniquely named features such as the Enchanted Gorge and Disappearing Creek, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Middle Fork Kings River watershed. The map records the primitive wilderness character of the Kings Canyon National Park before modern digital mapping, preserving the locations of remote peaks like Mt Reinstein and Scylla.