1992 Map of Rough Spur

About this map

Wishon Reservoir and the North Fork Kings River define the northern hydrology of this high-elevation terrain, where water management and wilderness preservation meet. The landscape is characterized by its transition from the managed resources of the Sierra National Forest into the protected expanses of the John Muir Wilderness and Monarch Wilderness. A Pack Station and Cliff Camp near the reservoir indicate a history of seasonal recreation and backcountry access typical of the late twentieth century in the High Sierra. Significant topographical markers like Hoffman Mtn and the steep contours of Rodgers Ridge divide the drainage basins of Rancheria Creek and Garlic Meadow Creek. High-country lakes, including Spanish Lake and the Geraldine Lakes, are scattered across the eastern granite basins, providing a detailed record of the region's glacial geography.