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2018 Map of Tower Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Tower Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Tower Peak rises as the prominent landmark at the intersection of high alpine wilderness and federal forest lands within the Sierra Nevada. This survey documents a critical junction where Yosemite National Park, the Toiyabe National Forest, and the Stanislaus National Forest meet. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief and glacial features, including the Chain of Lakes, Dorothy Lake, and Mary Lake.

Strategic mountain passages like Emigrant Pass, Bond Pass, and Dorothy Lake Pass facilitate movement through the high country, with the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winding across the terrain. Notable water systems such as the W Walker River and Falls Cr originate in these heights, carving through Stubblefield Canyon and Jack Main Canyon. The map provides a detailed view of the Tuolumne and Mono county line as it traverses summits like Forsyth Peak and Hawksbeak Peak.