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2012 Map of Cedar Grove

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Cedar Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Cedar Grove serves as the focal point for this high-altitude landscape, situated along the S Fork Kings River in the heart of Kings Canyon National Park. The valley floor is defined by a cluster of visitor facilities including Sheep Creek Campground, Sentinel Campground, and Moraine Campground, while the surrounding geography rises steeply toward the Monarch Divide and Sentinel Ridge. High peaks and ridges dominate the skyline, notably Mount Harrington to the north and Lookout Peak to the south.

Transportation is centered on the corridor following the river, providing access to the Grizzly Falls Picnic Area and numerous glacial features. The map details a complex drainage system where Grizzly Cr, Lewis Cr, and Sheep Cr descend from alpine meadows like Burns Meadow and Frypan Meadow. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern recreation infrastructure of the canyon before significant seasonal changes or management shifts affected the footprint of these public lands.