Description
In the Sierra Nevada, 1.1 km (0.7 mi) south-southeast of Royce Peak and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) northeast of Merriam Lake. (US-T121)
History
Named on December 30,1929 by the California State Geographic Board for Dr. Clinton Hart Merriam (1855-1942), chairman, United States Geographic Board, 1914-1925; Chief, United States Biological Survey, 1885-1910, and author of many scientific works. (US-T121)