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1957 Map of Kaweah

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Kaweah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Three Rivers serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated at the confluence where the multiple forks of the Kaweah River descend from the high Sierra Nevada. The landscape is defined by the transition from the Yokohl Valley floor to the high ridges of Sequoia National Park. The recent creation of Lake Kaweah is a prominent feature, including its Boat Ramp and Campground, illustrating the era's focus on water management and recreation.

Infrastructure supporting both the local community and the park is well-documented, from the Union School and Three Rivers Airport to the Ash Mountain National Park Headquarters. Industrial and backcountry traces appear through the Hammond Powerhouse and several ranger stations, including the Lookout Point Ranger Station. For those interested in subterranean features, the map identifies Paradise Cave, Palmer Cave, and Clough Cave tucked into the steep drainages of the South Fork Kaweah River.