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2015 Map of Piute Mountain

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Piute Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Yosemite National Park occupies much of this landscape, dominated by high elevations of the Sierra Nevada. The terrain is defined by deep glacial valleys such as Thompson Canyon, Kerrick Canyon, and Stubblefield Canyon, which carve through prominent ridges like Bailey Ridge and Macomb Ridge. High-altitude water bodies are scattered throughout the region, including the significant Benson Lake, Tilden Lake, and Murdock Lake.

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail serves as the primary corridor for movement across this wilderness, navigating through Seavey Pass and skirting the slopes of Piute Mountain. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Rancheria Creek and Tilden Creek collecting runoff from peaks such as Snow Peak and Wells Peak. This 2015 survey provides a modern snapshot of the natural hydrology and landforms within the park's protected boundaries, preserving the remote character of Bear Valley and the surrounding summits.