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2012 Map of Verplank Ridge

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Verplank Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Kings River carves a deep path through this portion of Fresno County, where the landscape is defined by the high elevations of Verplank Ridge and McKenzie Ridge. This 2012 survey illustrates a transition from the river-level recreation areas like Gravel Flat Campground and Mill Flat Campground to the interior highlands. Named for earlier inhabitants and pioneers, locations such as Crabtree and Davis Flat are tucked into the drainages of Mill Flat Cr and Davis Cr.

High points such as Mount Sampson and Delilah Lookout provide vantage points over the complex network of Forest Service routes, including Usfs RD 12s19 and Sampson Flat RD. To the south, the map details the settlement of Goodmill and several named water sources like Fox Spring and Trough Spring, which sustained those navigating these steep slopes. The concentration of campgrounds along the northern river corridor, such as Verplank Campground and Winfrey Campgrounds, highlights the region's enduring role for outdoor recreation within the National Forest system.