2018 Map of White Dome

About this map

The S Fork Kern River defines the drainage of this high-elevation landscape within the Sequoia National Forest. Centered on the towering White Dome and Black Mtn, the terrain is characterized by steep canyons and named valleys such as Long Valley. The intersection of the Tulare Co Kern Co line marks a significant boundary across the center of the sheet, dividing these southern Sierra Nevada reaches. While largely wilderness, the presence of Bartolas Country in the southwest corner and the network of streams like Manter Cr and Taylor Cr provide specific points of reference for those tracking land use and geographic history in the Kern County high country. The map also traces seasonal drainages including Palome Cr and Chimney Cr as they feed into the larger river system.