{"product_id":"map-of-huntington-lake-california-by-usgs-2004-sierra-national-forest-sierra-nevada","title":"Map of Huntington Lake, California by USGS, 2004 – Sierra National Forest \u0026 Sierra Nevada","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished in 2007 using survey data from 2004, the US Geological Survey’s “Huntington Lake” presents a finely detailed topographic portrait of one of the Sierra Nevada’s most evocative mountain landscapes. Centered on Huntington Lake in California, the map captures the interplay of high-country water, forested slopes, ridges, roads, and recreation areas with the precision for which the USGS is renowned. At a scale of 1:24,000, it offers an intimate view of terrain and access, balancing scientific accuracy with a clear visual language. Contour lines trace the rise and fall of the surrounding mountains, while lakes, streams, and forest boundaries situate Huntington Lake within the larger environmental setting of the Sierra National Forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe US Geological Survey has long occupied a central role in documenting the American landscape, and this map reflects its mature cartographic style at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Founded in 1879, the agency became the nation’s authoritative source for topographic mapping, geology, hydrology, and natural-resource information. In maps such as this, the USGS combined field observation, aerial photography, survey control, and geographic data systems to produce dependable records of place. The Huntington Lake sheet is not merely a navigational aid; it is a governmental and scientific snapshot of a mountain environment at a specific moment in time, preserving information valuable to land managers, hikers, historians, conservationists, and anyone interested in how landscapes are measured and understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuntington Lake itself is the commanding feature of the map, set amid the rugged western Sierra Nevada northeast of Fresno. The surrounding terrain is characteristic of this part of California: steep slopes, wooded basins, narrow drainage corridors, and elevated ridgelines that frame the lake’s long, cool expanse. Nearby water features, including smaller lakes and streams, appear as part of a broader alpine and subalpine hydrologic network. The map’s contours reveal how dramatically the land rises away from the water, showing the enclosed quality of the basin and the complexity of routes through it. For those reading the map closely, the pattern of elevations, waterways, and forested ground conveys the region’s scenic grandeur as well as its practical challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is a classic example of modern USGS topographic cartography, where information is dense but carefully ordered. Brown contour lines articulate elevation and landform, allowing peaks, ridges, valleys, and slopes to emerge from the page with remarkable clarity. Red lines distinguish roads and trails, emphasizing movement through the mountain landscape and making access routes immediately legible. Forest lands, campgrounds, recreational symbols, and drainage features are integrated into the composition without overwhelming the terrain. This visual hierarchy is one of the great strengths of USGS mapping: it enables both technical interpretation and intuitive appreciation. The result is a map that can be read as a scientific document, a planning tool, and a portrait of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a record of conditions around Huntington Lake in 2004, the map has significance beyond its practical topographic detail. The Sierra Nevada has been shaped by recreation, forestry, water management, fire regimes, conservation policy, and changing patterns of land use, all of which make accurate geographic documentation essential. Roads, trails, camping areas, forest boundaries, and marked elevations provide evidence of how the region was organized and accessed at the time of survey. For environmental historians, such details can help trace shifts in infrastructure, recreation, and ecological management. For admirers of mountain cartography, the map offers the quiet drama of the Sierra rendered through disciplined lines, symbols, and measured relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuntington Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSierra National Forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHunt Roton Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious unnamed peaks and ridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoads and trails including major access routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater features such as rivers and smaller lakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesignated forest areas and camping grounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevation points marked with contour lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAreas marked with recreational symbols, including hiking and camping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the US Geological Survey as a historical 1:24,000 topographical map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally created using 2004 survey data and published with a 2007 imprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by the US Geological Survey, a U.S. government scientific agency known for reliable geographic data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses color contours to represent elevation and distinguish terrain features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed lines are used for roads and trails, improving readability and navigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows detailed elevation data typical of the mountainous Sierra Nevada region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a geographic record of the area’s environmental conditions as of 2004, useful for understanding land use, environmental change, and conservation efforts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. 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