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2004 Map of Timber Knob

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

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Ansel Adams Wilderness and the southern edge of Yosemite Wilderness define this high-altitude landscape in the Sierra National Forest. The map documents a terrain defined by glacial basins and alpine meadows, including Clover Meadow and Jackass Meadow, which serve as hubs for high-country travel. The presence of the Minarets Pack Station and various prospects near Strawberry Mine reflect the area's dual history of recreational guiding and mineral exploration.

Water is a dominant feature, with countless alpine lakes such as Lillian Lake, Vanderburg Lake, and Cora Lakes feeding into the intricate drainage of Granite Creek and its forks. The Beasore Road and Jackass Scenic Byway provide the primary access points into this remote region of Madera County, tracing routes past historical sites like Chetwood Cabin and the Bowler Group. This survey offers a detailed view of the trail networks and surveying markers, including the First Standard Parallel South, that grid this protected wilderness.