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1965 Map of Gibbon Peak

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Gibbon Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Tule River Indian Reservation occupies the northern reaches of this landscape, where the terrain transitions into the high elevations of the southern Sierra Nevada foothills. The map reveals a remote area defined by significant vertical relief, anchored by landmarks such as Gibbon Peak, Buck Peak, and Galley Mtn. Water sources are critical features of this environment, appearing as numerous unnamed Springs, Fountain Springs, and the seasonal flow of Deer Creek.

Evidence of early land use and local history is visible in the isolated Mine located in the western portion of the sheet and the Galley Mtn Cem positioned south of its namesake peak. The network of Trails and Jeep Trails connecting these points suggests a history of ranching, prospecting, or forestry. Notable geographic features like The Pothole and Morton Flat Creek provide specific points of reference for researchers tracing the historical movement of people through these Tulare County highlands.