2001 Map of Pickel Meadow

About this map

Pickel Meadow serves as a central high-altitude hub for military training and recreation in the Eastern Sierra, anchored by the USMC Mountain Warfare Sch and its adjacent Landing Strip. This landscape is defined by the headwaters of the West Fork Walker River, which drains a complex basin of glacial lakes including Poore Lake, Leavitt Lake, and Fremont Lake. The transition from the historic Leavitt Sta (Site) to a modern wilderness management area is evident through the convergence of the Carson Iceberg Wilderness, Toiyabe National Forest, and Stanislaus National Forest. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses the western ridges, passing near Sardine Falls and Sardine Meadow, reflecting the area's long-standing importance for both trans-Sierra transit and alpine maneuvers at the Mono and Tuolumne county lines.