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2021 Map of Courtright Reservoir

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Courtright Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Courtright Reservoir and the northern tip of Wishon Reservoir dominate this high-altitude landscape in the Sierra National Forest. The map documents a complex system of hydroelectric infrastructure and wilderness recreation, anchored by the Powerhouse and a network of high-country trails. These waters are fed by the N Fork Kings River and Helms Cr, carving through steep granite features like Maxson Dome and Cape Horn.

Historically significant grazing and pack-train routes are visible throughout the drainage, including Maxson Meadows and Coolidge Meadow. A dense web of backcountry paths, such as the Dusy - Ershim Trl and Blackcap Trl, connects various mountain lakes including Clear Lake and Chimney Lake. The presence of McKinley Grove in the southwest corner highlights the area's protected botanical heritage amidst the granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada.