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1972 Map of Breckenridge Mtn

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Breckenridge Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Sequoia National Forest dominates the high elevation terrain in this early 1970s survey, where the ridges of Breckenridge Mountain serve as a hub for both resource management and recreation. The landscape is marked by a complex network of fire protection and communication infrastructure, including a Lookout Tower, a firebreak, and several radio installations like the Radio Tower (KERO) and Radio Tower (KBAK).

Lower elevations transition into the agricultural and ranching pocket of Walker Basin, centered around the Rankin Ranch and a nearby Landing Strip. The map reveals a history of land use through the presence of the Tungsten Chief Mine and various prospects. Remote springs and meadows, such as Munzer Meadow and Agua Fria Spring, define the backcountry, accessible only via a system of pack trails and jeep trails that snake through steep canyons and onto Bull Flat.