1905 Map of Tehipite

About this map

Sierra National Forest and Sequoia National Forest dominate this high-elevation landscape, where the Middle Fork Kings River carves through the Gorge of Despair. At the turn of the century, this region was a critical hub for the logging industry, evidenced by the presence of the Sanger Sawmill and the Old Colony Mill. The map documents the early boundaries of General Grant National Park and the sprawling Giant Forest within Sequoia National Park, preserving the massive sequoia groves that defined the area's early conservation efforts.