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1956 Map of Kern Peak

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Kern Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Kern National Forest and Sequoia National Forest dominate this high-altitude landscape, where the Kern River carves a deep path between the Chagoopa Plateau and the Boreal Plateau. This mid-1950s survey captures a wilderness infrastructure built around backcountry management and early mountain recreation, featuring the Kern Canyon Ranger Sta, Tunnel Guard Station, and the remote Tunnel Air Camp.

Hydrological and geological curiosities are prominent throughout the terrain, from the geothermal waters of Kern Hot Spring to the volcanic features of Malpais Lava and Volcano Meadow. The mapping of meadows like Sky Parlor Meadow and Funston Meadow alongside named water features such as Golden Trout Creek and Little Kern Lake provides a detailed view of the drainage patterns essential for both forest management and high-country grazing. Distinctive landmarks like Natural Bridge, Window Cliffs, and the sharp drop of Chagoopa Falls define the vertical character of this Sierra Nevada region.