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2021 Map of Sentinel Peak

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Sentinel Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sequoia National Forest dominates this high-altitude terrain, where the settlement of Ponderosa sits amidst a network of meadows and granite peaks. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the S Fork Middle Fork Tule River and the S Fork Tule River, which carve through deep drainages like Horse Canyon. This 2021 survey illustrates the complex water systems that sustain the region, from Needle Spring in the north to Nobe Young Cr in the south.

Evidence of forest management and backcountry navigation is found at the Peppermint Workcenter and across numerous family-named landmarks such as Kramer Meadow and Holby Meadow. The topography is punctuated by prominent geological formations, including the massive Dome Rock and the high summit of Slate Mtn. These features, alongside named crossings like Windy Gap, reflect a region utilized for both seasonal grazing and conservation-led recreation.