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1988 Map of Chagoopa Falls

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

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Chagoopa Plateau dominates the high elevation of this 1980s landscape, positioned west of the steep Kern River canyon. This portion of Sequoia National Park illustrates a dramatic high-country environment where glacial features like Moraine Lake and geological points such as Rattlesnake Point define the terrain. The presence of Sky Parlor Meadow and Funston suggest the importance of these subalpine openings within the larger forest and rock system.

Water systems are central to this area's geography, with Chagoopa Falls dropping into the canyon near the Kern Hot Spring. The drainage network, including Big Arroyo, Soda Creek, and Rattlesnake Creek, shows the complex hydrology that feeds the main river valley. Researchers can trace the varied meadow systems from Upper Funston Meadow down to Funston Meadow, highlighting the unique ecological pockets preserved in the Sierra Nevada.