2021 Map of Durrwood Creek

About this map

The Kern Wild and Scenic River carves a deep path through the Sequoia National Forest, defining the central corridor of this Tulare County landscape. The terrain is a network of high granite features and isolated meadows, ranging from the dramatic spire-like formation of The Needles in the northwest to the prominence of Sherman Peak in the southeast. Numerous seasonal and perennial watercourses like Durrwood Cr, Freeman Cr, and Peppermint Cr feed into the Kern, creating a rugged watershed where historical movement was dictated by the river's flow and the accessibility of high-altitude pastures. The presence of named clearings such as Stony Meadow, Corral Meadow, and Schaeffer Meadow suggests a legacy of seasonal grazing and pack-trail navigation. Access into this part of the Sierra Nevada is primarily traced through the Lloyd Meadow road, which parallels the river valley.