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2018 Map of Timber Knob

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Timber Knob
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 Madera County, defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and alpine meadows. The terrain is structured by prominent peaks like Post Peak and Madera Peak, while water flows through complex drainage systems including Timber Creek, Miller Creek, and the W Fork Granite Cr. A notable concentration of water bodies such as Lillian Lake, Jackass Lakes, and Walton Lake suggests a rugged environment shaped by significant glacial activity.

Human activity is evidenced by high-elevation infrastructure, including the Strawberry Mine and remote outposts like Clover Meadow. For hikers and researchers, the California Riding and Hiking Trail provides a historical transit corridor through the wilderness, connecting landmarks such as Jackass Meadow and Timber Knob. The road network is sparse, limited to specialized routes like Minarets Rd and Beasore Rd that navigate the steep elevations of the Sierra Nevada range.