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2021 Map of Piute Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Piute Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Yosemite National Park dominates this high-altitude landscape in the Sierra Nevada, where steep canyons and granite ridges define the topography of Tuolumne County. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl traverses the terrain, crossing through Seavey Pass and navigating between Kerrick Canyon and Stubblefield Canyon. This network of backcountry routes serves as a primary artery for exploration through the wilderness, linking glacial basins and alpine summits.

Glacial activity is evident in the numerous water bodies and drainage systems, including Benson Lake, Murdock Lake, and Arndt Lake. These lakes feed into the headwaters of Rancheria Cr and Falls Creek, which carve deep paths through Jack Main Canyon and Thompson Canyon. High points such as Piute Mtn, Chittenden Peak, and Snow Peak stand as prominent landmarks above Bear Valley, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns of the upper Tuolumne watershed.