1986 Map of Posey

About this map

Posey and the surrounding high-country settlements within the Sequoia National Forest are defined by a complex network of canyons and ridges where the Southern Sierra Nevada meets the northern edge of Linns Valley. The landscape is a mix of small mountain communities like Sugarloaf Village, Idlewild, and Panorama Heights, alongside historical agricultural and ranching outposts such as Burton Ranch and Vincent Ranch. The geography is bisected by the White River and Poso Creek, with the latter passing the Poso Forest Service Station and the Grist Mill Peak area. Resource extraction and recreation are both evident, ranging from the Tungstore Mine on the slopes of the Bald Hills to the White River Campground and the YMCA Camp. Transport through the steep terrain is marked by features like Red Grade, reflecting the early infrastructure required to connect these remote mountain tracts with the valley floor.