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1985 Map of Mt. Kaweah

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Mt. Kaweah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Kern Canyon dominates the central landscape of this 1985 survey, where the Kern River carves through the High Sierra. This map illustrates the convergence of several major alpine watersheds and trekking routes within Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park. The elevation profile is defined by significant landmarks such as Mt Kaweah, Picket Guard Peak, and the sprawling Chagoopa Plateau to the south.

High-altitude water features like Gallats Lake and Rockslide Lake are situated amongst glacial cirques, feeding tributaries like Wallace Creek and Chagoopa Creek. Famous footpaths, including the John Muir Trail (Pacific Crest Trail) and the High Sierra Trail, traverse the ridges and meadows, notably meeting at Junction Meadow. The mapping provides a detailed view of the terrain as it was managed in the mid-1980s, documenting the intricate network of peaks, ridges, and basins that define this section of the Sierra Nevada.