2015 Map of Kaweah

About this map

The confluence of the Kaweah River and its multiple forks dominates this Sierra foothills landscape, where the settlement of Three Rivers serves as a gateway to the high country. To the north, the winding N Fork Kaweah River passes the historic site of Kaweah, a place rooted in nineteenth-century utopian settlement history, though the map shows it as a quiet residential node in the modern era. The terrain climbs sharply toward the eastern edge of the quadrangle into the protected wilderness of Sequoia National Park, featuring landmarks like Blossom Peak and Shepherd Peak. Lower elevations reveal the pastoral character of Cherokee Flat and Mankins Flat, while the reservoir at Washburn Cove marks the southern reach of the local water system. This topographical study details the transition from the river-bottom residential roads like Cherokee Oaks Dr to the steep canyons of Indian Canyon and General Canyon.