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2018 Map of Camp Nelson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Camp Nelson and the high-elevation community of Sequoia Crest occupy the heart of the Sequoia National Forest in this southern Sierra Nevada region. The map captures a landscape defined by dramatic changes in elevation, transitioning from the canyon of the S Fork Middle Fork Tule River up to prominent landmarks like Jordan Peak. A network of Forest Service routes, such as Forest Rte 20S53 and Forest Rte 21S50, provides access to remote sub-alpine basins including Coffee Mill Meadow and Junction Meadow.

Hydrological features are central to the terrain, with Little Kern River flowing through the northeast corner and numerous creeks like Boulder Creek and Nelson Cr draining the slopes. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact positioning of residential mountain roads like Redwood Dr and Trail End Dr against the vast wilderness of the Sequoia backcountry. Notable named clearings like Smith and Falling Meadow and Burnt Corral Meadows highlight the area's history of grazing and mountain transit.