2022 Map of Tower Peak

About this map

Yosemite National Park, Toiyabe National Forest, and Stanislaus National Forest converge in this high-altitude landscape dominated by the Sierra Nevada. The map centers on the formidable Tower Peak and the high drainage basins of the W Walker River and Falls Cr. This terrain is defined by a dense network of high-country routes, most notably the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl, which traverses several major passes including Dorothy Lake Pass and Bond Pass. The area is characterized by numerous glacial lakes and high meadows, such as Mary Lake, Dorothy Lake, and Summit Meadow, which provide critical reference points for backcountry travelers. The presence of the Mono and Tuolumne County line running along the Saurian Crest and through Tower Lake illustrates the political boundaries that bisect this wilderness, marking the divide between the eastern and western slopes.