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2012 Map of Sentinel Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Ponderosa serves as a central hub for this high-elevation landscape, where forest routes and trails connect various seasonal camps and recreational sites. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent meadows and peaks, including Slate Mountain and the namesake Sentinel Peak in the southeast. Numerous drainages such as the S Fork Middle Fork Tule River and Peppermint Cr carve through the area, supporting established sites like Quaking Aspen Campground and Peppermint Campground.

Evidence of specialized forest activity is found at Peppermint Heliport and various named camps like Crawford Camp and Crane Meadow Camp. The map also captures the location of Camp Whitsett near Nobe Young Cr, highlighting the area's long-standing use for organized youth programs and backcountry staging. Notable landmarks such as Dome Rock and Horse Canyon further define the complex geography between Windy Gap and the Sand Hill Ridge.