1956 Map of Triple Divide Peak

About this map

The High Sierra backcountry of Sequoia National Park and Sequoia National Forest dominates this mid-century survey, centered on the hydrologic significance of Triple Divide Peak. This topographical nexus separates the watersheds of the Roaring River, Kern-Kaweah River, and Kaweah River, shaping the distribution of ancient sequoia stands including the Redwood Meadow Grove and Castle Creek Grove. Access into this high-elevation terrain is traced through the Generals Highway and the High Sierra Trail, connecting remote outposts like the Roaring River Ranger Sta and Redwood Meadow Ranger Station. The landscape is characterized by expansive glacial features like the Great Western Divide, Glacier Ridge, and the Tableland. Early resource extraction is noted by Mines near the southern boundary, while the presence of Wolverton Corrals and scattered meadows like Scaffold Meadows and Sugarloaf Meadow indicate the historical transition from commercial use to wilderness management.