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2012 Map of Musick Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Musick Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Mammoth Pool Powerhouse and other hydroelectric facilities define the industrial character of this High Sierra landscape along the San Joaquin River. The 2012 survey illustrates a complex network of power infrastructure, including Powerhouse Number Eight and Powerhouse Number Two, which utilize the steep elevation changes of Big Creek Canyon. These works are linked by rugged access routes like Powerhouse Rd and the Old RR Grade Rd, the latter tracing the path of former supply lines used during the massive Big Creek Hydroelectric Project.

Residential and recreational pockets like Camp Sierra and Rock Haven contrast with the wilderness of Musick Mountain and Ely Mountain. Water management is central to the area's geography, from the southern shores of Shaver Lake to Dam Six Lake. Named landmarks like Hogue Ranch and Chawanakee Flats offer glimpses into the area's ranching and utility-worker history amidst the granite peaks and meadows.