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2015 Map of Courtright Reservoir

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Courtright Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Sierra National Forest lands dominate this high-elevation landscape, where the waters of the N Fork Kings River are captured by two major impoundments. The northern portion of the map is anchored by the Courtright Reservoir, while the southern reaches contain a portion of the Wishon Reservoir. Between these bodies of water lies a complex network of granite peaks and alpine meadows, including Maxson Dome and the expansive Coolidge Meadow.

Hydrological features are particularly dense throughout this section of the Sierra Nevada, with numerous high-country lakes like Woodchuck Lake, Marsh Lake, and Chimney Lake feeding into drainage systems such as Woodchuck Cr and Helms Cr. The road network is limited to utility and access routes like Courtright Way and McKinley Grove Rd, reflecting the area's role as a center for hydroelectric infrastructure and protected wilderness rather than permanent settlement.