2015 Map of Mount Kaweah

About this map

Mt Kaweah stands as a primary landmark in this high-elevation sector of the Sierra Nevada, where dramatic topographic changes define the landscape within Sequoia National Park. The map documents a complex hydrological system where the Kern River and its tributaries, including Wallace Cr and Whitney Cr, carve through deep formations like Kern Canyon. The intersection of the Great Western Divide and the Kings-Kern Divide highlights the region's importance as a continental drainage boundary. High-altitude meadows and basins, such as Junction Meadow and the Kaweah Basin, provide rare level terrain amidst the peaks. For modern explorers, the presence of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail near the Bighorn Plateau and the passage through Colby Pass underscores the area's legacy as a vital corridor for wilderness travel and conservation.