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1987 Map of Bonita Meadows

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Bonita Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Sequoia National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape, where administrative outposts and seasonal meadows define the human footprint. The map documents the Bonita Meadows Forest Ranger Sta and the Blackrock Visitor Information Sta (USFS), which served as critical hubs for forest management and public recreation in the late twentieth century. A Work Center and a Radio Heliport near Beach Ridge further indicate the infrastructure required for remote operations.

Drainage systems such as Rattlesnake Creek and Beach Creek feed into numerous named clearings, including Bonita Meadows, Danner Meadow, and Paloma Meadows. To the southeast, the Dome Land Wilderness boundary marks a shift into more primitive terrain. This survey provides a look at the backcountry of Tulare County before the digital era, noting landmarks like Bald Mountain and the network of 4wd tracks used to navigate the high country.