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2015 Map of Verplank Ridge

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Verplank Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Sequoia National Forest and Sierra National Forest meet in this high-altitude landscape of the Sierra Nevada. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges and canyons, most notably Verplank Ridge and the deep cut of Fox Canyon. These features dictated the early settlement patterns and seasonal routes through the area, with small clearings like Mill Flat and Davis Flat serving as anchor points in an otherwise steep environment.

Remote outposts and named locales such as Goodmill and Rodgers Crossing mark the few accessible crossings and flats near Mill Flat Creek. The presence of numerous named springs, including Clover Meadow Spring and Delilah Spring, highlights the critical importance of water sources for those navigating the high country. From the heights of Mount Sampson to the depths of Sampson Creek, the map provides a look at a landscape where topography strictly limited human activity to specific saddles and river flats.