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2018 Map of Ward Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Ward Mountain
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 occupies this high-elevation landscape, where the S Fork San Joaquin River flows near the northern boundary. The terrain is defined by a series of significant meadows and peaks, including Ward Mtn and Mt Shinn, which tower over numerous alpine water bodies like Ward Mountain Lake and Hobler Lake. This 2018 survey reveals a network of high-country routes such as the Dusy - Ershim and Hot Springs Pass, which likely serve as modern recreational corridors through the wilderness.

Evidence of historical transit and seasonal use is found in labels like Florence Ferry on the shores of Florence Lake and the naming of diverse meadow systems. From Dutch Oven Meadow in the west to Post Corral Meadows in the southeast, these open areas suggest a history of grazing or seasonal basecamps. The naming of specific basins, such as Red Rock Basin and Reddys Hole, indicates a landscape long navigated by locals, even in its most isolated reaches.