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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 central hub of this high-elevation survey, situated at the headwaters of the East Fork Kaweah River. The landscape is dominated by the precipitous peaks of the Great Western Divide and the Sequoia National Park interior. Mining history is a prominent theme throughout the territory, with several sites including the Empire Mine, White Chief Mine, and Lady Franklin Mine located along the steep slopes. The remnants of past industry and habitation are visible through labels like the Empire Mill (Ruins) and Crabtree Cabin (Ruins), indicating the difficulty of maintaining permanent structures in this environment.

Water features are abundant, from the high Monarch Lakes and Crystal Lake to the drainage through Farewell Canyon. Significant landmarks such as Sawtooth Peak and Vandever Mountain define the horizon, while the southern portion of the map transitions into the Sequoia National Forest and the Golden Trout Wilderness. This 1980s data provides an exact record of the hiking trails and primitive campgrounds, including Cold Spring Campground, before modern environmental shifts altered the region's accessibility.