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1956 Map of Monache Mtn, 1961 Print
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1956 Map of Monache Mtn

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Monache Mtn stands as the central landmark of this high-elevation landscape, where the Sequoia National Forest and Inyo National Forest converge at the boundary of Tulare and Inyo counties. The terrain is characterized by a series of high meadows and mountain passes, including Olancha Pass and Bakeoven Pass, which historically served as vital transit points through the Sierra Nevada. Evidence of early wilderness infrastructure is visible at Kennedy Meadows Camp and Sam Lewis Camp, alongside a Landing Strip near Soda Springs. The drainage patterns of Monache Creek and the South Fork Monache Meadows reveal a landscape shaped by seasonal water flow, while the presence of a Gaging Sta on the Kern River indicates the mid-century focus on water resource management by the state. This area represents a period of backcountry recreation and resource monitoring before later wilderness designations limited such motorized and structural developments.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1961
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