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2018 Map of Breckenridge Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The high ridges of Sequoia National Forest dominate this landscape in the southern Sierra Nevada, where the terrain transitions from the steep slopes of Breckenridge Mtn to the open flats of Walker Basin. This area reflects a long history of cattle ranching and early California mining, evidenced by the settlement at Havilah and landmarks like the Dutchman Prospect Spring. The complex network of Forest Service roads, such as Breckenridge Rd and Forest Rte 28S02, provides access to numerous isolated meadows including Munzer Meadow and Squirrel Meadow.

Water sources are vital in this arid mountain environment, with named features such as Aqua Fria Spring, Bear Trap Spring, and Julia Lake scattered across the quadrangle. The eastern portion of the map shows the emerging rural residential patterns near Walker Basin, supported by the Flying S Ranch Airport and a grid of local roads like Sample Ave and Thompson Canyon Ave that contrast with the winding mountain passes of Benninger Canyon.