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1987 Map of Rockhouse Basin

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

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

South Fork Kern River winds through this high-altitude landscape of the Sequoia National Forest, defining the hydrological character of the Rockhouse Basin. In the late 1980s, this area remained largely primitive, dominated by the protected Dome Land Wilderness and characterized by its network of seasonal meadows. High-country drainage is provided by Trout Creek, Fish Creek, and Tibbets Creek, which feed into the primary river system.

Evidence of human access and management is sparse but present, notably through the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail which traverses the eastern portion of the quadrangle. Several named meadows, including Lunch Meadow, Smith Meadow, and Rockhouse Meadow, indicate traditional areas of interest for grazing or camping. A remote Landing Strip and a Water Tank near Pine Creek represent the few permanent infrastructure features in this otherwise undeveloped terrain.