2015 Map of Sharktooth Peak

About this map

Sharktooth Peak stands as the literal and figurative high point of this high-altitude landscape within the Sierra National Forest, where the complex hydrology of the Sierra Nevada is on full display. The terrain is characterized by an extensive network of glacial lakes and meadows, including the clusters of Margaret Lakes and smaller, colorfully named bodies like Useless Lake, Beetlebug Lake, and Bathtub Lake. The Silver Divide serves as a major topographical spine, separating various drainage basins that feed into Silver Creek and the South Fork San Joaquin River in the southwestern corner. Researchers will find a pristine wilderness environment where landmarks like the Cockscomb and Arch Rock provide navigation points across a roadless expanse. Notable for its lack of human infrastructure, the map instead highlights significant alpine meadows such as Tule Meadow, Hedrick Meadow, and Onion Spring Meadow, which indicate traditional grazing or wildlife areas.