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1953 Map of Marion Peak

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Marion Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Cedar Grove serves as a primary access point along the South Fork Kings River, marking a transition between the deep canyons of the Sierra and the protected wilderness of Kings Canyon National Park. The map documents the high-altitude terrain of the White Divide and the Goddard Creek drainage, where early trans-Sierra travel routes are recorded. Of particular interest to historical researchers is the Kanawyers (Site), representing a former outpost in the heart of the mountains.

The landscape is defined by the convergence of major waterways and dramatic summits like Marion Peak and The Sphinx. Extensive foot travel networks, including the famed Muir Trail and several unnamed trails, crisscross the high country, linking landmarks such as Granite Pass and the remote Lake of the Fallen Moon. This survey illustrates the intricate drainage patterns of Woods Creek and Bubbs Creek before modern recreational infrastructure became more established.