John Muir Wilderness Maps

JMT: John Muir Trail Map

High Sierra Trail

hiker The John Muir Trail is a long-distance hiking trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, passing through Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks.

USDA makes paper maps for John Muir Wilderness w/ Kings Canyon, and Tom Harrison offers the waterproof John Muir Map Pack. National Geographic also makes a topo map for the John Muir Trail.

John Muir Wilderness

Onion Valley Campground

Ansel Adams Wilderness

John Muir Maps USDA
John Muir Wilderness with Sequoia Kings Canyon Wilderness

U.S. Forest Service – NFS. Old school maps – two large paper sheets. Available at Inyo National Forest Ranger Stations, USGS website or the Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitors Center on US Highway 395.

Eastern Sierra Mountains
Highest Sierra Peaks

Perfect for a day hike reference or extended backpacking adventures. Map Scale = 1″ to mile; Printed on paper w/ large storage envelope. Limited availability.

Gilbert Lake, above Onion Valley, Eastern Sierra Independence, CA

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John Muir Wilderness Map Set
Tom Harrison Maps

John Muir Trail Maps by Tom Harrison, High Sierra Backpacking Maps, Highcountry Trail Map. Eastern Sierra Mountains inside Inyo National Forest

Mount Whitney, Lone Pine, Independence, Big Pine, Bishop, Mammoth Lakes – Eastern California.

John Muir Wilderness Map Set of 13 individual maps. Durable, waterproof plastic map; Smaller maps, not folded. Map Scale: 63K; ISBN# 9781877689345

download digital versions of this map –
John Muir Trail Topo Map Set

Heart Lake

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National Geographic makes a decent John Muir Trail Map too!

nearby towns:

Little Pot Hole Lake, Kearsarge Pass Hike

Channel Islands Map

Channel Islands Map
NatGeo #252

Several islands exist off the coast of California. Catalina Island is by far the most popular, but not included on this map. Some refer to these as the Santa Barbara Islands, since they are out near the Santa Barbara Channel.

Many islands are inaccessible, but the Channel Islands are indeed a National Park – reachable only by boat or by air – from the Ventura coastline. Advanced reservations will be needed to book a boat trip or a flight to the islands.

hikers map Trails Illustrated Map from National Geographic. Channel Islands National Park Map #252. Santa Barbara coast channel islands, California. Diving, Snorkeling, Swimming Beaches, Kayaking, Boating, Camping & Hiking Map.

Very detailed & colorful. Waterproof Plastic Map; Tear Resistant. GPS data. Published in 2019. ISBN# 9781566954105

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Located off the California shore, the Channel Islands are home to many unique species of flora and fauna. National Geographic’s Trails Illustrated Map covers (with unparalleled detail) the 5 islands that encompass the park, including The Nature Conservancy area of Santa Cruz Island and the State Marine Reserve Areas that surround the islands. Provides background information of the park and of each individual island along with its regulations and guidelines. In addition, information regarding transportation to the islands is given, as well as land (hiking), water (swimming, snorkeling and diving) and boating / kayaking safety warnings.

Each of the islands is shown with a trail guide, listing trail start and destination points, distances and difficulty. Trails are mapped with mileage markers and coded according to trail type. Island roads, which can also be used use for hiking, are shown as well. An inset map of the Scorpion Area provides extra detail of this popular area. The map includes contour lines, elevations, labeled peaks, selected waypoints, water features and areas of wooded cover. Moreover, many recreation features and facilities are pinpointed, such as ranger stations, campgrounds, restroom, picnic areas and historic buildings.

Other features on this map include: Anacapa Passage, Channel Islands National Park, Encino Reservoir, Franklin Canyon Reservoir, Laguna Point, Point Dume, San Fernando Valley, San Miguel Island, San Miguel Passage, Santa Barbara Island, Santa Cruz Channel, Santa Cruz Island, Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Rosa Island, Sepulveda Dam, Stone Canyon Reservoir.

see also –
Big Sur Maps
Los Padres West by NatGeo

Golden Trout Wilderness Map

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Wilderness Area Maps

Golden Trout as seen from Mountain Home SF (2010)

Golden Trout / South Sierra Map
Golden Trout Wilderness USDA
Kern River Gorge
South fork of Kern River
Upper Kern River
Backcountry Sequoia
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Tom Harrison
Golden Trout Trail Map

Golden Trout Wilderness
and South Sierra Wilderness

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Golden Trout Wilderness Map
US Forest Service USGS

Official Trail Map for the U.S. National Forest Service. Map scale 1:63,360. Contour lines at 80 foot intervals show elevation. Detailed road network shown. Encompassing 475 square miles in the Sequoia and Inyo National Forests. Map Scale = 1″ to mile; Usually only found at Ranger Stations. MAY BE DISCONTINUED. Printed on paper in 1995.

Golden Trout Wilderness Trail Map, Sequoia National Forest, South Sierra Backpacking Maps, Forks of the Kern River Map, Jerky Meadow Trailhead, Big Whitney Meadow, Kern Peak, Coyote Peaks, Grey Meadow, Little Kern River, Kern Canyon, Jordan Hot Springs, Casa Vieja Meadow, Monache Meadows. Topo Sequoia Camping Kern River.

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Creek dipping at Camp 4, Sequoia NF

JERKY MEADOW trailhead Forks of the Kern, located at the end of Sequoia forest road #22S82 also has numerous primitive camp sites located near the Kern Gorge. A moderate day hike will lead to waterfalls, swimming holes and granite bowls like these. Steep trails lead further down to the river 1000′ below. Forks of the Kern, Upper Kern River, Kern Hot Springs, Golden Trout Kern, Golden Trout Wilderness Area, South Sierra, Kern River Fishing, Camping, Backpacking Jerky Trailhead. Kennedy Meadows, California.

recent wildfires in this area:

Windy Fire 2021
Castle Fire / SQF Complex 2020 forest

Siskiyou Map

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Siskiyou Topo Maps, NorCal

The Siskiyou Mountains border the Oregon state line at deep rivers and dense wild land. Bigfoot country, or so they say. Forested, hard to access country, whitewater creeks and river canyons of northern California.

Siskiyou Wilderness is located inside California, northwest of the Klamath River and CA Highway 96.
Siskiyou National Forest is public land USDA in southern Oregon, west of Interstate 5, portions of which span into California.

Siskiyou Wilderness Trail Map

Siskiyou Wilderness Map

2024: CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT

Wilderness Area located inside California, west of the Klamath River and north of SR 96. Indian Creek marks the northern wilderness boundary, while Blue Creek defines the south end.

Elk Valley trailhead camp is a prime spot, tucked deep into the Wilderness, accessible by a paved back road from Highway 96.

Siskiyou Wilderness, part of Klamath & Six Rivers National Forest. California – Oregon border area. Northern California @ Happy Camp, Klamath River, Clear Creek, Independence Creek, Baldy Mountain, Curry Homestead, Poker Flat, Kelly Lake, Youngs Peak, Patrick Creek, Smith River, Raspberry Lake, Chicago Peak, Oregon Hikes, Devils Punchbowl, Buck Lake, Island Lake, Little Bear Valley, South Kelsey National Recreation Trail, Ship Mountain Lake, Bear Basin Butte, Little South Fork Waterfall, Harrington Lake, Elk Valley, Blue Creek, Muslatt Mountain, Deer Lick Lake, Beans Camp.

Scale 1″ = 1 mile; Waterproof plastic map paper. Perfect for a day hike reference or extended backpacking adventures. ISBN# 9781593514730

Siskiyou National Forest Maps

Oregon Camping & Hiking Topo Map

Siskiyou National Forest Map, Coos Bay, Northern California – Oregon border.

Siskiyou Hiking Maps, Topographical Maps Grant Pass, Brookings, Gold Beach, Cave Junction, Powers, Merlin, OR. Hwy 199, Snow Camp Lookout, Agness, Big Pine Trail, Port Orford, Pearsoll Fire Lookout Tower, Oregon Maps, Whitehorse Campground, Schroeder, Lake Selmec, Almeda Park Camping, Indian Mary Campground, Hog Creek, Harris Beach State Park, Humbug Mountain State Park Oregon. Printed on paper in 1997

Siskiyou Peaks:
Klamath Knot to Ashland

USFS, United States Forest Service – aka National Forest Service

JMT: John Muir Trail Map

John Muir Wilderness Map Set Tom Harrison Maps

Channel Islands Map NatGeo #252

Golden Trout Wilderness Area Maps

Tom Harrison Golden Trout Trail Map

Golden Trout Wilderness and South Sierra Wilderness