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2021 Map of Muir Grove

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Muir Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Muir Grove stands as a central landmark in this high-elevation wilderness, where the borders of Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Forest converge. The landscape is defined by the Kings-Kaweah Divide, a massive topographic barrier separating the drainage basins of the region's major river systems. This 2021 survey details the winding path of the Generals Highway as it navigates the complex terrain of the Sierra Nevada, providing access to remote meadows and peaks.

Outdoor researchers and historians can trace established routes like the Muir Grove Trl and the Dorst/Lost Grove Trl, which connect the giant sequoia groves with backcountry features such as Poop Out Pass and Jennie Lake. The map reveals a pattern of high-altitude life centered around named clearings like Big Meadows, Cabin Meadow, and Beartrap Meadow, alongside prominent landmarks including Buck Rock and Shell Mtn.