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1992 Map of Pyramid Peak

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Pyramid Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Crystal Range dominates this portion of the Eldorado National Forest, where the high-altitude terrain of the Desolation Wilderness reveals a landscape defined by glacial activity and water. The map traces the South Fork of the American River as it winds past the mountain community of Strawberry and the gathering grounds of Sciots Camp. Historic human presence is marked by the Lyons (Site) and various high-country outposts like Upper Forni and Lower Forni.

Notable for its concentration of alpine lakes, the area includes the expansive Lake Aloha and smaller bodies such as Bloodsucker Lake and Lake Sylvia. Recreation and early land use are evident in the placement of the Camp Cody Boy Scout Camp and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which skirts the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The sheer granite face of Lovers Leap stands as a prominent landmark above the river valley, while the Desolation Lake Gaging Sta indicates the region's importance for water management.