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2012 Map of Lodgepole

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Lodgepole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lodgepole and its surrounding high-elevation meadows form the core of this landscape along the Marble Fork Kaweah River. The 2012 survey illustrates a region defined by dramatic vertical relief and water, where the river descends through Tokopah Valley past Tokopah Falls. Glacial features are prominent, including a cluster of alpine basins containing Pear Lake, Aster Lake, and Emerald Lake beneath the towering Alta Peak.

Logistics and early settlement patterns are visible at Wolverton, where Wolverton Corrals and the route of Wolverton Rd provide access to the backcountry. Landmarks like Tharps Log and the Congress Group signify the area's transition into massive timber stands, while Redwood Meadow sits at the convergence of the Middle Fork Kaweah River and Cliff Cr. The map preserves the names of numerous specific meadows, such as Long Meadow and Crescent Meadow, which have historically served as critical open spaces within the dense forest canopy.