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2018 Map of Sharktooth Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Sharktooth Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Sierra National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Fresno County, where the dramatic ridgelines of the Silver Divide and Saddle Mtn separate numerous glacial lake basins. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of water bodies, from the prominent Lake Thomas A Edison in the south to smaller alpine pools like Sharktooth Lake, Big Margaret Lake, and the curiously named Devil's Bathtub.

Evidence of historical backcountry transit is visible in the California Riding and Hiking trail and the Rattlesnake Bridge Cutoff, which connect remote meadows such as Onion Spring Meadow and Tule Meadow. This topographic study captures a wilderness area shaped by granite landmarks like Pincushion Peak and Arch Rock, documenting the intricate drainage patterns of Silver Cr and Four Forks Cr before they reach the major reservoirs. The presence of Vermillion C G near the lake shore highlights the area's established role in mountain recreation by the late 2010s.