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1987 Map of Crag Peak

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Crag Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail hikers in the 1980s crossed a landscape defined by the intersection of several major protected areas, including the Sequoia National Forest, Inyo National Forest, and the South Sierra Wilderness. This High Sierra region is characterized by high-altitude meadows and dramatic peaks. Large drainage systems like Fish Creek and Jackass Creek feed into the South Fork Kern River, which winds through the eastern portion of the map near the Kennedy Meadows area.

Local landmarks such as Crag Peak and Bald Mountain provide topographical context for the seasonal livestock and recreation grounds found at Rodeo Flat and Jackass Meadows. The transition from the Dome Land Wilderness in the south toward the northern meadows illustrates the diverse granite and alpine terrain of Tulare County. Established recreation sites like Fish Creek Campground and Kennedy Meadows Campground reflect the area's importance for backcountry access.