2015 Map of Shadequarter Mountain

About this map

Advance and Tarbell Pocket sit within a landscape dominated by the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, where steep canyons and high ridges define the terrain. The meeting point of the Sequoia National Forest, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Park creates a complex boundary system across the high country. Natural drainage patterns are anchored by the N Fork Kaweah River and Eshom Creek, which carve deep passages such as Lion Canyon and Clark Canyon. Named landmarks like Becketts Backbone and Shadequarter Mtn indicate the verticality of the region, while the Eshom Valley provides a rare pocket of flatter ground. Historically significant access points like Live Oak Pass and the winding Eshom Valley Dr connect these remote settlements to the broader Tulare County geography.