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2004 Map of Musick Mountain

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Musick Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

The San Joaquin River carves a deep path through the center of this terrain, marking the boundary between Madera and Fresno counties in the early 2000s. The landscape is defined by the massive hydroelectric infrastructure of the Sierra National Forest, featuring the Mammoth Pool Powerhouse, Powerhouse 8, and the northern reaches of Shaver Lake. These industrial landmarks are interspersed with traditional mountain sites like Hogue Ranch and Ross Cabin, illustrating the long-term human presence in the high country.

Local history is preserved in the location of the San Joaquin Mines and the Rock Quarry, while the seasonal culture of the area is represented by Camp Edison and the Shaver Lake Point settlements. The eastern portion of the map transitions into the preserved alpine environment of the Kaiser Wilderness, where landmarks such as Mushroom Rock and Black Point overlook the drainage basins of Big Creek and Stump Springs Creek.