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1986 Map of Kaweah

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Kaweah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Lake Kaweah dominates the southwestern corner of this landscape, its waters contained by the Kaweah River as it flows through Tulare County in the mid-1980s. The settlement of Three Rivers sits at the confluence of the river's forks, serving as a gateway toward Sequoia National Park on the eastern boundary. The map illustrates a shift from the high peaks and ridges of the Sierra foothills toward the developed recreation zones along the reservoir, including the Horse Creek Recreation Area and the Boat Ramp Recreation Area.

Upstream, the landscape is defined by the sharp elevations of Tharps Peak and Shepherd Peak, while local history is marked by small developments like Mankins Flat and the Mile 50 Mobile Home Park. Evidence of local industry and infrastructure appears in the form of a Sand Pit, a Borrow Pit, and several Gaging Station installations along the North Fork Kaweah River, reflecting the region's focus on water management and recreation.