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2001 Map of Kinsley

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Kinsley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Kinsley and its surrounding ranchlands sit at the heart of this Sierra Nevada landscape, where the Stanislaus National Forest transitions into the steep canyons of the Merced. The map details a rugged topography defined by deep gulches and high ridges, including Montgomery Ridge and Soapstone Ridge. Local history and land use are evident in the presence of McCauley Ranch and Jenkins Ranch, alongside several scattered prospects that point to a history of mineral exploration in the region.

The southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the Merced River and the South Fork Merced River, including the protected Merced River Wild and Scenic River corridor. Notable landmarks such as the Geological Exhibit near the river and the Ferguson Dump reflect both the natural history and the human footprint on the land. Transportation through the hills is marked by the winding paths of Bull Creek Road and Ponderosa Road, connecting high points like Big Grizzly Mountain to the river valleys below.