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2012 Map of The Sphinx

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Kanawyers serves as a primary reference point in this high-elevation landscape of Fresno County, where the topography is defined by dramatic granite formations and glacial carving. The settlement at Zumwalt Meadows sits near the confluence of Copper Cr and the South Fork Kings River drainage, surrounded by massive landmarks such as the Grand Sentinel and North Dome. The map illustrates a complex network of alpine water systems, including Bubbs Cr and Gardiner Cr, which feed into prominent features like Mist Falls.

Elevations rise sharply to peaks such as Goat Mountain and Mount Hutchings, while deep incisions like Avalanche Canyon characterize the western slopes. This survey provides an exact record of the names given to these features, from the spire of The Sphinx to the broad expanse of Paradise Valley. The presence of grazing or camping grounds is noted at Upper Tent Meadow and Lower Tent Meadow, reflecting the long-standing use of these corridors for travel through the High Sierra.