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2015 Map of The Sphinx

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of The Sphinx
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Kings Canyon National Park dominates this high-altitude landscape, where the confluence of glacial carving and river erosion is evident in deep valleys and soaring granite peaks. Kings Canyon itself serves as the central corridor, flanked by massive formations like Grand Sentinel and The Sphinx. Near the canyon floor, the settlement at Kanawyers sits adjacent to the lush Zumwalt Meadows, providing a rare level area amidst the verticality of North Dome and Buck Peak.

The map details a complex hydrographic network where Bubbs Creek and Sphinx Creek drain into the main valley, creating notable landmarks such as Mist Falls. To the north, the Monarch Divide separates high basins including Granite Basin and Paradise Valley. The ruggedness of the terrain is further emphasized by the presence of Avalanche Canyon and the Kings-Kern Divide along the southern margin, connected by traditional routes like Cedar Trl.