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1988 Map of Cedar Grove

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Cedar Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Cedar Grove serves as the focal point of activity on this 1980s survey, situated along the South Fork Kings River within Kings Canyon National Park. The map documents a dense concentration of recreational infrastructure, including the Sheep Creek Campground, Sentinel Campground, Canyon View Campground, and Moraine Campground. This period of park management is marked by the presence of a Helliport and Radio Towers near Lookout Peak, reflecting the logistical needs of wilderness oversight in the High Sierra.

The surrounding landscape is defined by the Monarch Divide and the Monarch Wilderness, where high-elevation meadows such as Frypan Meadow, Wildman Meadow, and Burns Meadow provide distinct geographical markers. Dramatic terrain features like Stag Dome, Sentinel Dome, and Grizzly Falls illustrate the granite-carved topography of the region. The transition between Sierra National Forest and Sequoia National Forest is clearly delineated, showing how these administrative boundaries intersect in the heart of the canyon.