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1982 Map of Musick Mtn

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Musick Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

San Joaquin Mines and the industrial infrastructure of the upper San Joaquin River define this high-altitude landscape within the Sierra National Forest. The map documents a complex network of hydroelectric power production, featuring the Mammoth Pool Powerhouse, Powerhouse 8, and an extensive aqueduct system moving water through the granite terrain. These engineering feats are contrasted by the rugged wilderness of the Kaiser Wilderness in the northeast and the prominent peaks of Musick Mountain and Ely Mountain.

Recreational development is centered around Shaver Lake, where the Camp Edison Campground and Shaver Lake Point serve as focal points for the region. Historical land use is visible in the presence of Hogue Ranch and several forest service stations, including the Clearwater Forest Service Station. The terrain is marked by dramatic elevation changes, from the deep Big Creek Canyon to the broad expanses of Chawanakee Flats and Kinsman Flat, illustrating the diverse topography of the central Sierra Nevada during the early 1980s.