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2012 Map of Sirretta Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Sirretta Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Sirretta Peak and the surrounding high-altitude meadows of Tulare County are the central focus of this 2012 survey. This geography is defined by a series of significant clearings and seasonal drainage basins, including Big Meadow, Manter Meadow, and Sirretta Meadows. The movement through this landscape is facilitated by high-elevation routes like Sherman Pass and Sirretta Pass, which connect the various creek systems feeding into the Kern River drainage.

Recreational points of interest such as the Horse Meadow Campground and the approach to the Dome Land wilderness area indicate the area's use for backcountry exploration. Water sources are plentiful but concentrated in narrow corridors, with Trout Cr, Salmon Cr, and Manter Cr carving through the granite terrain. The naming conventions, from Deadwood Meadow to Dark Canyon, suggest a landscape historically shaped by timber and early grazing use.