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2004 Map of Sing Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Sing Peak stands as a prominent landmark at the intersection of protected Sierra Nevada landscapes, documented here as they appeared in the early 2000s. The map illustrates a high-altitude wilderness where Yosemite National Park, Sierra National Forest, and the Ansel Adams Wilderness converge. Human presence is marked by seasonal sites and historical transit points, such as Buck Camp Summer Only and the Prospect located near Quartz Mountain.

The hydrography of the region is defined by the headwaters of the South Fork Merced River and Chiquito Creek, with numerous alpine basins like Chain Lakes and Hoover Lakes dotting the terrain. The presence of Gravelly Ford and high-elevation crossings like Merced Pass and Fernandez Pass highlights the established trail network used to navigate this complex topography long before modern infrastructure reached the backcountry.