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1987 Map of Verplank Ridge

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Verplank Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Kings River carves the northern boundary of this high-elevation landscape, where the Sierra National Forest meets the Sequoia National Forest. The map documents a rugged transition between several major ridgelines, including Verplank Ridge, Pine Ridge, and McKenzie Ridge. Evidence of forest management and fire observation is clear at the Delilah Lookout and various radio sites, while the presence of the Goodmill (Site) and Crabtree suggest historical activity centers within the timber.

Hydrological features are abundant, with numerous high-altitude water sources such as Clover Meadow Spring and Delilah Spring feeding into drainages like Mill Flat Creek and Sampson Flat Creek. Recreational infrastructure is established along the river corridor, noted by Mill Flat Campground and the Camp 4 1/2 Station. The 4WD road network provides insight into the accessibility and usage of this mountain terrain during the mid-1980s.