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1987 Map of Shadequarter Mtn

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

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Shadequarter Mountain and its surrounding high-country terrain define this 1980s landscape, where the Sierra Nevada transitions between protected federal lands. The map details a complex intersection of the Sequoia Nat Forest, Sequoia National Park, and the Kings Canyon Nat Park (Gen Grant Grove Section). For those interested in local history, the Advance Ruins situated near the North Fork Kaweah River offer a tangible connection to the area's past human presence.

Deeply incised drainages like Eshom Creek and Pierce Creek cut through the granite landscape, which is navigated primarily by 4WD tracks rather than paved roads. Significant landmarks such as Shadequarter Lookout, Pattee Rocks, and Tarbell Pocket provide points of reference across the ridge systems of Sheep Ridge and the Backbone. The map records a moment before major modern alterations, capturing the intricate topography of Eshom Valley and various remote canyons.