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2004 Map of Rough Spur

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Rough Spur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Wishon Reservoir and the North Fork Kings River anchor this high-elevation landscape within the Sierra National Forest. The map documents a rugged interior network of meadows and peaks, including Hoffman Mountain and Finger Rock, where forest management and wilderness preservation meet. Traces of human activity are concentrated near the reservoir at the Wishon Work Center and Cliff Camp, alongside infrastructure like a Pack Station and Gaging Station.

The presence of the John Muir Wilderness and the Monarch Wilderness highlights a commitment to undeveloped land, where names like Statham Meadow and Garlic Meadow denote high-country grazing or camping grounds. The Kings River Geological Area further distinguishes the river corridor, while the Spanish Route and various 4wd tracks indicate the limited, specialized access into the Rodgers Ridge and Rough Spur backcountry.