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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 gateway to the high sierra on this mid-century survey, where the North Fork Kaweah River and South Fork Kaweah River converge. The creation of Lake Kaweah is a central feature, showing the spillway elevation at a time when water management was transforming the Tulare County landscape. Cultural and administrative footprints are heavy within Sequoia National Park, including the Ash Mountain Natl Park Hdqrs and various ranger stations.

Genealogists and local historians can locate smaller landmarks like Peck Cabin and Good Hope Mines, or trace early educational sites such as Three Rivers Sch and Union Sch. The map also captures the path of the Generals Highway as it winds toward higher elevations, passing landmarks like Mankins Flat and Blossom Peak. From the depths of Paradise Cave to the height of Dennison Peak, the sheet documents the transition from valley agriculture to protected wilderness.