1987 Map of Camp Nelson

About this map

Camp Nelson and Cedar Slope serve as the primary residential hubs in this high-altitude landscape within the Sequoia National Forest. The map detail reveals an environment defined by Giant Sequoia groves, including the Belknap Camp Grove, Wheel Meadow Grove, and Freeman Creek Grove, indicating the region's historical and ecological significance. The drainage system is dominated by the Middle Fork Tule River and the Little Kern River, while the northern portion of the quadrangle transitions into the protected Golden Trout Wilderness. Numerous meadows, such as Grey Meadow with its Forest Service Station and Coffee Mill Meadow, suggest a landscape utilized for summer grazing and forestry management. Topographical landmarks like Jordan Peak and Hermit Rock provide distinct navigational points for those tracing historical trails or timber activity in the southern Sierras.