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2012 Map of Pyramid Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Pyramid Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Strawberry and Sciots Camp serve as the primary human hubs in this alpine landscape of the Sierra Nevada, situated along a transportation corridor marked by historic milestones like 39 Mile Stone and 42 Mile Stone. The area is defined by its transition from organized recreation at Wrights Lake Campground and Lovers Leap Campground to the high-elevation wilderness of Desolation Valley.

Glacial activity is evident in the dense concentration of water bodies, including the expansive Lake Aloha, Lake Sylvia, and Wrights Lake. Distinctive granite landmarks like Lovers Leap and Pyramid Peak overlook a network of seasonal camps such as Lower Forni and Upper Forni. For researchers, the map provides a precise look at the backcountry infrastructure of the early 21st century, from the remote Camp Cody to the high-country pass at Pack Saddle Pass.