2015 Map of Tiltill Mountain

About this map

Yosemite National Park and the Stanislaus National Forest converge in this high-elevation Sierra Nevada landscape, where glaciated terrain is defined by a dense network of alpine lakes and granite peaks. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses the eastern edge of the quadrangle, passing near Wilma Lake and the headwaters of Falls Creek. Notable summits such as Michie Peak, Kendrick Peak, and the namesake Tiltill Mountain overlook deep glacial troughs like Jack Main Canyon. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Kendrick Creek and Tiltill Creek feeding into larger basins. For those studying the wilderness geography of Tuolumne County, this survey details the proximity of significant water bodies including Lake Vernon, Huckleberry Lake, and the Branigan Lake chain, which characterize the back-country hydrology of the high country.