2015 Map of Timber Knob

About this map

Timber Knob and Madera Peak dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Sierra National Forest. The 2015 survey reveals a complex alpine hydrology where numerous glacial lakes, including Lillian Lake, Chittenden Lake, and the Cora Lakes, feed the headwaters of Madera Creek and the West Fork Granite Creek. This area of the Sierra Nevada is defined by its transition from sharp peaks and ridges like Green Mountain to expansive clearings such as Jackass Meadow and Knoblock Meadow. The map documents a wilderness primarily accessible by trails and the singular Beasore Road at the southern edge, illustrating the remote character of the region. Detailed topography captures unique landforms such as The Niche and the granite formations at Balls, providing a precise record of the geological features near the Madera and Mono county borders.