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2015 Map of Muir Grove

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Muir Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Stony Creek Village sits at the heart of this Sierra Nevada landscape, serving as a primary point of human activity where the Sequoia National Forest meets Sequoia National Park. The terrain is defined by a succession of high-altitude basins and clearings, including Big Meadows, Poison Meadow, and Beartrap Meadow, which emphasize the traditional land use of these mountain flats. The topography rises sharply toward the Kings-Kaweah Divide, a significant natural boundary separating the watersheds of the region.

Water plays a critical role in the geography of the area, with Jennie Lake and Weaver Lake providing focal points for high-country exploration. Drainage systems like the N Fork Kaweah River and Rowell Cr carve through the granite, while landmarks like Chimney Rock and Shell Mtn serve as distinct visual anchors. The map also records the presence of the Muir Grove, a site of specific botanical and ecological significance within the protected park boundaries.