2021 Map of Casa Vieja Meadows

About this map

Jordan Hot Springs and Soda Flat mark key human landing points in this high-elevation landscape where the Inyo National Forest meets the Sequoia National Forest. The topography is dominated by the deeply carved corridor of the Kern Wild and Scenic River, which separates the high ridges of Blackrock Mtn and Manzanita Knob from the eastern plateaus. The map details an intricate network of specialized meadows, including Casa Vieja Meadows, Little Horse Meadows, and the colorfully named Beer Keg Meadow. These clearings suggest a history of seasonal use and grazing, connected by an extensive system of pack trails like the Sidehill Meadow Trl and the Black Rock To Kern River Trl. The presence of Kern Flat along the river highlights the few level areas suitable for camps in an otherwise vertical wilderness.