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1988 Map of Mineral King

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Mineral King
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Mineral King serves as the focal point of this high-altitude survey, positioned along the East Fork Kaweah River where mining history and alpine recreation intersect. The map documents the area’s industrial legacy through sites like the Empire Mine, Lady Franklin Mine, and the Chihuahua Mine, alongside structural remnants such as the Empire Mill (Ruins) and Crabtree Cabin (Ruins). These labels indicate the silver and gold prospecting that shaped the region before its inclusion in the Sequoia National Park.

The landscape is defined by the Great Western Divide, with high-mountain passes like Black Rock Pass and Sawtooth Pass connecting deep glacial basins. Numerous sub-alpine lakes, including the Big Five Lakes, Monarch Lakes, and Mosquito Lakes, are charted across the granite terrain. Modern use is noted by the Mineral King Ranger Station and Cold Spring Campground, providing a record of the transition from extractive industry to wilderness preservation.