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1986 Map of Johnsondale

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Johnsondale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The mountain community of Johnsondale serves as the focal point of this mid-1980s survey, situated within the dense woodlands of Sequoia National Forest. The map documents a landscape defined by significant groves of Giant Sequoias, including Packsaddle Grove, Redwood Grove, and Starvation Creek Grove. These protected stands are interspersed with numerous high-altitude meadows such as Horse Meadow and Long Meadow, which have historically supported local grazing and forestry operations.

Evidence of historical activity is found at Thompson Camp (Site) and the Johnsondale FS Work Center, illustrating the administrative and recreational development of the Greenhorn Mountains. Water resources are abundant, with Bone Creek and South Creek carving through the terrain near landmarks like Capitol Rock and the scout facilities at Camp Whitsett. The presence of numerous named springs and 4WD tracks suggests a region deeply utilized for both timber management and back-country access.