2015 Map of Pyramid Peak

About this map

Strawberry and Sciots Camp sit along the corridor of the El Dorado Fwy, serving as focal points for this high-altitude landscape in the Eldorado National Forest. The map detail follows the S Fork American River as it winds through the southern terrain, marked by historical survey points like the 36 Mile Stone and 39 Mile Stone. To the north, the elevation rises sharply into the Crystal Range, where a dense network of glacial lakes including Lake Aloha, Wrights Lake, and Lyons Lake are clustered beneath peaks like Pyramid Peak and Mt Price. The legendary Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses the eastern edge of the sheet, crossing into the famed Desolation Valley. This layout illustrates the transition from roadside settlements and forest camps to the protected wilderness and granite basins of the high Sierra, preserved through specific landmarks like Lovers Leap and Chimney Flat.