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1987 Map of Fairview

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

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Kern River carves a deep path through this section of the Sequoia National Forest in the late 1980s, serving as the primary corridor for movement and recreation. The small settlement of Fairview and the aptly named Roads End mark the edge of civilization before the terrain climbs into the Greenhorn Mountains and the high ridges of the Rincon. The landscape is defined by its steep drainages, including Packsaddle Canyon and Brin Canyon, which feed into the river from the east and west.

Public use of the forest is evidenced by established sites like Limestone Campground, Fairview Campground, and Gold Ledge Campground. Inland from the river, the map reveals natural landmarks and points of interest such as Packsaddle Cave and the dramatic Salmon Creek Falls. High-altitude clearings like Poison Meadow and Horse Meadow indicate the presence of seasonal grazing or natural openings within the dense timber, while the Brush Creek Overlook provides a vantage point over the rugged canyon country.