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2015 Map of Mineral King

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mineral King serves as the focal point for this high-elevation landscape within Sequoia National Park and Sequoia National Forest. The map documents a network of trails and the primary access of Mineral King Rd as they navigate around the dramatic peaks of the Sierra Nevada. The distribution of named campsites and flats, such as Aspen Flat and Bullion Flat, highlights the area's legacy as a destination for back-country exploration.

Hydrological features dominate the granite basins, with clusters of alpine water bodies like the Big Five Lakes, Monarch Lakes, and the Mosquito Lakes feeding into the E Fork Kaweah River. This survey captures the intricate relationship between the high passes, including Sawtooth Pass, Franklin Pass, and Farewell Gap, and the drainage systems of Cliff Cr and Rattlesnake Cr that define the movement of travelers through this protected wilderness.