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1987 Map of Patterson Mtn

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Patterson Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The North Fork Kings River carves through the heart of the Sierra National Forest in this late 1980s topographical record. The landscape is defined by hydroelectric infrastructure and forestry research, anchored by the Balch Camp community and the nearby Balch Powerhouse and Haas Powerhouse. These facilities represent the mid-century expansion of power generation along the Sierra Nevada's steep drainages. High-elevation meadow systems like Tule Meadow and Long Meadow Creek contrast with the sheer faces of Patterson Bluffs.

Scientific study is prominent in the northern reaches at the Teakettle Experimental Area, where several Gaging Stations monitor the flow of Teakettle Creek. Recreational access is noted at Sawmill Flat Campground and Black Rock Campground near the Black Rock Reservoir, illustrating the multi-use character of the forest during this era. Significant landmarks such as Patterson Mountain and Indian Rock provide prominent navigational points for those tracing the historic drainage patterns and forest boundaries.