1936 Map of Tobias Peak

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Tule River Indian Reservation and the sprawling Sequoia National Forest dominate this mid-century topographic record of the Southern Sierra Nevada. The landscape is a network of remote ranger stations and specialized camps, such as White River Camp, Poso Camp, and the YMCA Camp near Portuguese Pass. In the southern reaches, the Kern County mining legacy is visible through labels for the Tungsten Mine, Lone Star Mine, and an Arrastre Mill near Keysville. These features, along with the Greenhorn Sch, suggest a region transitioning from its hard-rock mining roots toward forest management and seasonal recreation. High-elevation meadows like French Joe Meadow and Redwood Meadow punctuate the ridges, while the settlement at Havilah serves as a reminder of the area's earlier importance as a county seat and gold rush hub.