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1987 Map of Case Mountain

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Case Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Sequoia National Park dominates this landscape in the southern Sierra Nevada, where the intricate drainage system of the Kaweah River shapes the steep topography. The map illustrates the gateway to the high country at the Ash Mountain National Park Headquarters, serving as a primary administrative hub for the region. Small clusters of human activity are concentrated along the riverbanks, including the settlement at Hammond and the small outpost of Oak Grove, representing the transition from valley foothills to alpine wilderness.

Protective and recreational interests are evident in the placement of the Lookout Point Ranger Station and the preservation of the Sierra Redwoods Grove near Case Mountain. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes between points like Milk Ranch Peak and the deep incisions of Salt Creek. This survey captures the infrastructure of the park and surrounding Tulare County in the late 1980s, documenting the fire roads, trails, and peaks that define this protected forest environment.