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2004 Map of Shuteye Peak

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Shuteye Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Shuteye Peak Lookout crowns the high elevation of this high Sierra landscape, overseeing a complex network of ridges and drainages within the Sierra National Forest. The map documents a rugged terrain shaped by timber history and recreation, anchored by Central Camp and several backcountry outposts like Whiskers, Gaggs, and Whites Cabin. These locations, alongside the Camp 5 Campsite, suggest a long-standing pattern of seasonal use and forestry management in the Madera County backcountry.

Water plays a central role in the geography here, with Chiquito Creek and the South Fork Willow Creek carving through the land. Notable landmarks such as Whisky Falls and the prominent Whisky Ridge contrast with the softer terrain of Peckinpah Meadow and Haskell Meadow. This 2004 revision reflects the forest as it functioned in the early 21st century, showing established 4WD routes and the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway navigating the high-country peaks.