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1956 Map of Mineral King

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Silver City and the historic settlement of Mineral King anchor this mid-century survey of the high Sierras. The map details a landscape defined by its giant Sierra Redwoods, including the Oriole Grove, Atwell Grove, and Dillonwood Grove. These groves are interspersed with evidence of early timber and ranger activity, such as the Atwell Mill Ranger Station and the Dillon Mill Site. High-altitude meadows like Hockett Meadows and Cahoon Meadow are connected by a network of primitive routes, including the Hockett Trail and Mineral King Trail. The presence of the Cahoon Rock Lookout and various backcountry stations like Quinn Ranger Station reflects the active management of the Sequoia National Park and Sequoia National Forest during the 1950s. The drainage basins of the East Fork Kaweah River and South Fork Kaweah River are meticulously mapped, showing numerous alpine lakes including Eagle Lake and the Big Five Lakes.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain