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1986 Map of Sacatar Canyon

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Sacatar Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Kennedy Meadows and the surrounding high-altitude terrain define this 1980s landscape along the border of Tulare and Inyo Counties. The map documents a sparsely populated but active region where infrastructure like the Sacatar Airstrip and a Fire Sta supported remote operations and safety. This era of mapping shows a land managed for both transit and extraction, evidenced by several Prospect sites and Open Pit Mines concentrated in the southwestern quadrant.

Water sources such as Chimney Creek and numerous unnamed springs sustain a series of distinct clearings, including Sacatar Meadow, Big Pine Meadow, and Scodie Meadow. Steep relief is visible through named landmarks like Kennedy Peak and the deep cut of Sacatar Canyon. The prevalence of 4WD trails suggests a territory primarily used by miners, foresters, and backcountry travelers during the late twentieth century.