2012 Map of Pickel Meadow

About this map

Pickel Meadow serves as a central hub for this high-altitude landscape where the W Walker River and its various forks shape the terrain. This 2012 survey documents a region defined by recreational access and natural drainage, notably featuring the Leavitt Meadows Lodge Resort and Leavitt Meadows Campground situated near the riverbanks. The map illustrates an intricate network of alpine water bodies and meadows, including Sardine Meadow and Leavitt Meadow, which transition into deep cuts like Yparraquirre Canyon and Kennedy Canyon. To the west, the topography rises toward Wolf Creek Lake and Leavitt Lake, while several named cascades such as Silver Falls and Sardine Falls mark the steep elevation changes. This study provides an essential record of the area's hydrology, tracing numerous tributaries like Cloudburst Cr and Little Wolf Cr as they feed into the primary river system.