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1905 Map of Tehipite

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Tehipite
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1909
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1909

About this map

The High Sierra landscape of the early 1900s unfolds along the deep canyons of the Kings River and its multiple forks. This area, managed by the Sierra National Forest and including early boundaries of General Grant National Park and Sequoia National Park, is defined by its massive granite features and remote high-altitude meadows. Notable landmarks include the towering Tehipite Dome and Grand Sentinel, which loom over the river valleys.

Signs of early industry and habitation are scattered through the lower elevations, specifically in the timber activity at Millwood and the Sanger Sawmill. Further exploration of the backcountry reveals specialized camps like Cliff Camp and the Cedar Grove Hotel, serving early travelers. The map also records early resource extraction, such as a Copper Mine located in the high country near Elizabeth Pass, providing a window into the era's mining and milling efforts across the Fresno and Tulare county lines.