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2015 Map of Long Canyon

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Long Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Kennedy Meadows serves as a vital transition point for high-altitude exploration in this 2015 survey, situated where the South Fork Kern River winds through the southern extent of the Sierra Nevada. This area is a significant hub for wilderness travel, featuring the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it traverses the western edge of the quadrangle. The map documents the local infrastructure supporting the remote community, including Porter Ranch Airport and a network of residential roads like Glimpse Dr and Ponderosa Rd.

Beyond the primary settlement, the landscape is defined by the boundary between Sequoia National Forest and Inyo National Forest. High-country meadows such as Clover Meadow, Wildrose Meadows, and Ball Meadow provide clearings amidst the steep elevations of Ball Mtn. To the east, the terrain drops dramatically into deep drainages like Johnson Canyon, Long Canyon, and Tunawee Canyon, while the Long Canyon Trl offers a connection through this complex mountain geography.