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1956 Map of Triple Divide Peak

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Triple Divide Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Triple Divide Peak serves as the topographic centerpiece of this mid-century survey, marking the hydrographic meeting point of several major drainages within the High Sierra. The landscape reflects the established boundaries of Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park, where the Generals Highway provides access to developed areas like Lodgepole and the Lodgepole Ranger Sta. This map captures a backcountry still heavily reliant on pack trails and foot travel, evidenced by the High Sierra Trail and the presence of the Wolverton Corrals.

Genealogists and local historians can find specific landmarks such as Tharps Log and Redwood Meadow, alongside groves of Sierra Redwoods-Sequoia Gigantea like the Castle Creek Grove. The terrain is defined by high-altitude passes such as Elizabeth Pass and Silliman Pass, while a solitary Mine located south of Tableland indicates the legacy of small-scale mineral prospecting in this high-altitude wilderness before its full preservation.