1982 Map of North Palisade

About this map

North Palisade dominates this high-altitude landscape where the boundaries of Kings Canyon National Park, Inyo National Forest, and the John Muir Wilderness meet. The terrain is defined by the massive Palisade Glacier and the sawtooth peaks of the Inconsolable Range, creating a complex network of alpine basins such as Dusy Basin and Palisade Basin. The convergence of the John Muir Trail and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail near Le Conte Ranger Station highlights the importance of this corridor for high-country travel during the late twentieth century.