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1987 Map of Sentinel Peak

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Sentinel Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

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Sequoia National Forest and the Tule River Indian Reservation meet in this high-elevation landscape, dominated by the massif of Slate Mountain and the prominent Sentinel Peak. The settlement of Ponderosa sits near the northern boundary, serving as a gateway to the meadows and groves that characterize this portion of the Sierra Nevada. High meadows like Quaking Aspen Meadow and Quaker Meadow are interspersed with significant sequoia stands, including the Wheel Meadow Grove, Red Hill Grove, and Peyrone Grove.

Tracing the drainage of the South Fork Tule River reveals a history of seasonal occupation and forest management. Former locations like Crawford Camp (Site) and Peyrone Camp (Site) suggest earlier eras of human presence, while the Forest Service Station and Peppermint Heliport reflect the infrastructure required for modern wilderness oversight. Landmark features such as Dome Rock and Lookout Point offer orientation across a complex network of creeks, including Alder Creek and Nobe Young Creek.