2018 Map of Hume

About this map

Hume sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape, where the waters of Hume Lake are contained by a historic multiple-arch dam. This 2018 survey detail shows the convergence of the Sierra National Forest, Sequoia National Forest, and the northern boundary of Kings Canyon National Park. The topography is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the deep canyon carved by the Kings River and the cascade of Garlic Falls to the high ridges of Verplank Ridge and Park Ridge. Large natural clearings and depressions like Converse Basin and Indian Basin mark the terrain, alongside smaller meadows such as Stump Meadow and Huckleberry Meadow. A network of forest routes, including Hume Rd and Ten Mile Rd, provides access to these remote reaches, while the Kings River NRT trail follows the river's path through the northern section of the quadrangle.