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2015 Map of Sentinel Peak

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Sentinel Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Ponderosa sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape within the Sequoia National Forest, serving as a central point for the network of forest routes and local drives like Fox Dr and Meadow Ct. The terrain is defined by a series of significant peaks and ridges, including Slate Mtn, Mule Peak, and Onion Meadow Peak, which rise above a complex system of drainage basins.

Water features such as the S Fork Middle Fork Tule River and Dry Meadow Cr carve through the granite-rich environment, feeding numerous high-country meadows. From Quaking Aspen Meadow in the north to Last Chance Meadow in the south, these open spaces have historically supported seasonal grazing and recreation. Distinctive landmarks like Dome Rock and the passage at Windy Gap provide clear orientation points for those navigating the transition between the Tule River and Peppermint Creek watersheds.