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1953 Map of Blackcap Mtn, 1957 Print
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1953 Map of Blackcap Mtn

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Diamond D Ranch and Chamberlains Camp sit amidst a high-altitude landscape of the Sierra National Forest, just prior to the expansion of recreational infrastructure in the mid-1950s. The map captures the remote eastern boundary of Fresno County, where the South Fork San Joaquin River and the North Fork Kings River find their headwaters among glacier-carved basins. A network of pack trails links features like Hell For Sure Pass and Post Corral Meadows, while the famed John Muir Trail traverses the eastern edge through Evolution Valley. This record reflects an era when the high Sierra was primarily accessed by foot or horseback, documented here before the shift toward modern wilderness management. Notable landmarks such as Maxson Dome and the Devils Punchbowl illustrate the complex topography that defines this portion of Kings Canyon National Park.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain