2015 Map of Posey

About this map

Sequoia National Forest dominates the high-elevation landscape of this 2015 study, where the foothills of the Sierra Nevada meet the Tulare and Kern County line. Small residential enclaves and mountain retreats like Posey, Idlewild, and Sugarloaf Village are tucked into the drainages of the White River and Poso Creek. The map reveals a complex network of forest roads, including Jack Ranch Rd Loop and Hot Springs Dr, which connect isolated summits like Buck Peak and King George Peak. This modern topographical record shows a transition from deep canyons, such as Bear Trap Canyon, to the more developed heights of Panorama Heights and Poso Park. Landforms named for local figures or characteristics, such as Joe Bowen Canyon and Betty Waller Meadow, provide essential touchpoints for researchers tracing the geography of the southern Sierra Nevada.