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2021 Map of Bonita Meadows

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Bonita Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sequoia National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape within the Sierra Nevada range, characterized by a dense network of mountain meadows and seasonal drainages. The area is defined by its topographic diversity, from the prominent heights of Lookout Mtn and Bald Mtn to the low reaches of Dark Canyon. Historically significant grazing and camp sites are scattered throughout, including Beach Meadows, Bonita Meadows, and Curliss Meadow.

Infrastructure is limited to primitive routes such as Sherman Pass and Beartrap South, which facilitate travel through the complex terrain. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Rattlesnake Cr and its tributaries like Beach Cr carving through the granite slopes. This detailed 2021 study documents the contemporary state of these protected lands, illustrating the relationship between high-altitude hydrologic features and the named flats and meadows that have served as local landmarks for generations.