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1956 Map of Camp Nelson

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Camp Nelson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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Mountain Home (Grove) State Forest and the vast Sequoia National Forest dominate this mid-century landscape in the southern Sierra Nevada. The topography is defined by the deep canyons of the Middle Fork Tule River and the South Fork Tule River, which drain high-elevation terrain punctuated by Jordan Peak and Slate Mountain. This 1950s survey captures a network of seasonal camps and established forest infrastructure, including Camp Nelson, Cedar Slope, and the State Forest Hdqrs.

Resource management and recreation are central to the area's character, evidenced by numerous groves of ancient trees like Red Hill Grove and Belknap Camp Grove. Family-named meadows such as Jacobsen Mdw and Holby Meadow indicate historical grazing patterns, while the Smith Mill and various Gaging Sta points reflect the region's industrial and hydrological value. The southwestern portion includes a significant section of the Indian Reservation, showing the convergence of federal, state, and tribal lands.