United States, California, Fresno, Humphreys Basin, Headwaters Piute Crk. Trib. S. Fk. San Joaquin Riv., W. over Sierran Crest from Bishop, Inyo Co; Mt. Humphreys e-ne 13,986'; lowest spots on rim ne. around e., to sw. 12,400'.
3420 meters
11,220'
Lodgepole Forest Piute Canyon up to 10,400-10,600'; Subalpine Forest to 10,800' (even 11,200' on few favored rocky slopes); occas. Pinus albicaulis krunholtz to 11,200', rare specimens to 11,600'; basin mostly above 11,000' and alpine with extensive areas herbaccous alpine cover. This yellow-green multiple headed Carex among rocks along Desolution Crk. at ca. 11,000' where it breaks to drop over steeper slope toward Golden Trout L. ca. 1/2 m. sw.