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1956 Map of Triple Divide Peak

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Triple Divide Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Giant Forest and the towering sequoias of the Congress Group anchor the western edge of this mid-century survey, documenting the interface between early park infrastructure and the High Sierra wilderness. The map details the transition from developed areas like Lodgepole and Wolverton Corral into the high backcountry, where essential remote outposts like the Roaring River Ranger Station and Bearpaw Meadow Ranger Station supported seasonal patrols.

The central Tableland and the dramatic drop-offs of Tokopah Falls define the rugged hydrology feeding the Middle Fork Kaweah River. Researchers will find a landscape of high-altitude navigation, including the crossing at Silliman Pass and the isolated Mine near Elizabeth Pass. The presence of Tharps Log and the Castle Creek Grove highlights the enduring legacy of early conservation and the preservation of the region's ancient groves during the 1950s.