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2012 Map of Durrwood Creek

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Durrwood Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Kern River cuts a prominent north-south path through this pocket of the southern Sierra Nevada, serving as the central drainage for high-altitude landmarks. Surrounding this waterway are established backcountry outposts including Needle Camp, Durrwood Camp, and Bean Camp, which highlight the area's history as a destination for forest navigation and recreation. To the west, the distinctive formation known as The Needles rises near the Needles Lookout, while the southern reaches are anchored by the prominence of Sherman Peak and North Meadow.

Transport is defined by specialized routes such as Lloyd RD and various forest roads like Forest Rte 21S82. The landscape is a mosaic of named meadows and canyons, from the centrally located Cedar Canyon to the eastern slopes of Lookout Mountain and Schaeffer Mountain. These features, alongside riparian elements like Peppermint Cr and Durrwood Cr, provide a detailed record of the geography used by Forest Service personnel and mountain travelers in the early 21st century.