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2004 Map of Nelson Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Dinkey Lakes Wilderness and the Sierra National Forest dominate this high-altitude landscape in Fresno County, where a complex network of alpine lakes and meadows defines the terrain. The presence of a Quarry, Tailings, and a Prospect near Mud Lakes points to the area's history of mineral exploration, while the namesake Nelson Mountain and Eagle Peak overlook a series of namesake meadows including Huckleberry Meadow and Exchequer Meadow.

Logistical markers such as Clydes Pack Station and the Communication Site on Hall Mountain illustrate the intersection of recreation and utility in the backcountry. The preservation of the giant sequoias is highlighted at the McKinley Grove Botanical Area, located along the winding Mc Kinley Grove Road. This map is essential for tracing the primitive routes and water sources, from Dinkey Creek to the many named meadows like Snow Corral Meadow, that have served hikers and hunters for generations.