1956 Map of Hockett Peak

About this map

The Kern River and Little Kern River carve deep through the southern Sierras in this mid-century survey, a landscape defined by high-altitude meadows and forestry outposts. Remote outposts such as Trout Meadows Guard Sta, Beach Mdws Guard Sta, and Curliss Mdws Guard Sta served as the primary human presence in this region during the 1950s. The map traces the primitive transportation network of the era, including the Rincon Trail and various unnamed tracks that connect seasonal camps like Pyles Camp and Durwood Camp.