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2012 Map of Rough Spur

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Rough Spur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Cliff Camp stands as the primary outpost in this high-altitude landscape within the Sierra National Forest. Situated near the N Fork Kings River, the area is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainages and meadow systems that dictate the movement of early 21st-century travelers. The topography transitions from the dramatic Granite Gorge in the northwest to the prominent heights of Spanish Mountain in the southeast.

Transport is confined to a few established routes such as McKinley Grove Rd and Blackrock Rd, which provide access to remote water bodies like Spanish Lake and the Chain Lakes. The map reveals a complex system of grazing and water management through labels like Round Corral Meadow, Garlic Meadow, and Statham Meadow, illustrating how the land is utilized for summer forage and watershed protection. Distinctive geological features like Finger Rock and the namesake Rough Spur serve as navigation landmarks across this high-country terrain.