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2018 Map of Bonita Meadows

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bonita Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Sequoia National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in the southern Sierra Nevada, where a network of meadows and seasonal creeks defines the local geography. Significant openings in the forest canopy include Beach Meadows to the north and the expansive Bonita Meadows further south. These meadows, along with family-named or descriptive sites like Curtiss Meadow, Danner Meadow, and Paloma Meadows, indicate a history of summer grazing and resource management within the national forest system.

The drainage patterns are dominated by the rugged descent of Rattlesnake Cr and Bonita Cr, while Bald Mtn and Beach Ridge provide prominent topographic relief. Access throughout the area is provided by a series of U.S. Forest Service routes, such as Forest Rte 21S02, which link these high mountain flats and canyons. This 2018 survey documents the persistent character of the Tulare County backcountry, where water sources like Fish Cr and Mahogany Cr remain vital landmarks for navigation and land use.