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1982 Map of Ward Mountain

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Ward Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Muir Trail Ranch and the surrounding wilderness of the high Sierra dominate this 1980s landscape, centered on the rugged transition between the Sierra National Forest and the John Muir Wilderness. The topography is defined by significant hydro-electric and recreational water bodies, including Florence Lake at its northern edge and Courtright Res to the south.

Backcountry travelers and historians can trace the intricate network of alpine features, from the geothermal activity at Spring (Hot) near the San Joaquin River to the high-elevation passes like Thompson Pass and Hot Springs Pass. The map records a snapshot of Sierra recreation before modern digital mapping, capturing specific campsites and established points like Boulder Creek Campground and Lower Blayney Campground. Notable peaks such as Ward Mountain and Mtn Shinn rise above numerous high-country meadows, including Dutch Oven Meadow and Post Corral Meadows, reflecting a land managed for both utility and preservation.