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1984 Map of Mt. Williamson

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Mt. Williamson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

High peaks of the Sierra Nevada define the landscape where Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, and Inyo National Forest converge. This 1984 survey documents a formidable alpine environment dominated by massifs like Mt Williamson and Mt Tyndall, along with the high-altitude Wright Lakes basin. The map captures the complex drainage patterns of Williamson Creek and Shepherd Creek before they descend toward the Owens Valley.

Precise mountaineering and hiking routes are traced through the topography, including Forester Pass and Shepherd Pass. Notable landmarks such as Anvil Camp and Mahogany Flat provide reference points for those traversing the John Muir Wilderness. The inclusion of the California Bighorn Sheep Zoological Area reflects the era's focus on wildlife management within these protected federal lands. Unique water bodies, including Lake Helen of Troy, are charted among the granite crags and cirques.