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2021 Map of Solo Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Smith Mill stands as a focal point of historical human activity within the eastern reaches of the Sequoia National Forest. This high-altitude landscape is defined by the steep drainage systems of the S Fork Tule River and its numerous tributaries, including Cedar Creek and Kessing Creek. The terrain is marked by prominent landmarks such as the granite expanse of Slick Rock and the high elevations of Solo Peak and Black Mountain.

The presence of the Sierra Nevada range dictates the hydrology of the area, where water flows from high ridges like Bateman Ridge through narrow canyons such as Deep Canyon and Long Canyon. The map reveals a network of Forest Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including BIA Road 70A, which provide access to these remote watersheds. Notable natural features include the Choloilo Falls, located where Miner Creek descends toward the main river fork.