2012 Map of Triple Divide Peak

About this map

Triple Divide Peak serves as the hydrological centerpiece of this high-altitude landscape, marking the point where the Kings-Kaweah Divide meets the headwaters of the Kern-Kaweah River. The 2012 topography reveals a terrain of extreme verticality, defined by glacier-carved features such as the Lilliput Glacier and the expansive Nine Lake Basin. Human activity in this wilderness area is marked by the Bearpaw Meadow High Sierra Camp and the remote outpost of Valhalla, sites that have historically supported backcountry travelers and surveyors. High-mountain passes, including Elizabeth Pass, Copper Mine Pass, and Kaweah Gap, dictate the logic of movement across the granite ridges. Water systems are intricate, with Hamilton Lakes and Precipice Lake feeding into the Middle Fork Kaweah River, while the Big Arroyo drains the southern slopes toward Little Five Lakes.