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2018 Map of North Palisade

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of North Palisade
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

North Palisade and the surrounding high peaks of the Sierra Nevada define this 2018 survey, which straddles the boundary between Inyo National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park. The landscape is dominated by glacial basins and massive granite landmarks such as The Citadel and Devils Crags. For hikers and researchers, the map provides a contemporary trace of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it winds through Le Conte Canyon and past Grouse Meadows.

Water systems are prominent in this high-elevation environment, featuring the headwaters of the Middle Fork Kings River and the Upper Middle Fork Kings River. Numerous alpine basins, including Palisade Basin and Dusy Basin, are dotted with remote water bodies like the Barrett Lakes and Rainbow Lakes. The survey also marks key technical transitions like the Dusy Switchbacks and Bishop Pass, where the Inyo County and Fresno County lines converge amidst the Inconsolable Range.