SEQUOIA
Guidebook
1941
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UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Harold L. Ickes, Secretary

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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Newton B. Drury, Director

CONTENTS

Cover (Great Western Divide from High Sierra Trail)

The Giant Forest
Origin of the Name "Sequoia"
Points of Interest—Giant Forest Area
Mount Whitney and Kern Canyon
Saddle Horse and Pack Trips
Trails
Fauna
Flora
Fishing
Swimming
Naturalist Service
Administration and Headquarters
How to Reach the Park
Miscellaneous Services
Accommodations
Winter Season
Principal Attractions which Visitors Should See


Historic Events

1858Giant Forest discovered by Hale Tharp, of Three Rivers, California.
1861First ascent of Moro Rock by Hale Tharp and George and John Swanson.
1865Last of Potwisha Tribe of Indians left the park area.
1873First ascent of Mount Whitney by A. H. Johnson, C. D. Begole, and John Lucas.
1875Giant Forest first visited by John Muir.
1879Sherman Tree discovered and named by James Wolverton.
1885"Kaweah Colonists" filed on Giant Forest land.
1886Giant Forest North Fork Road construction commenced by colony.
1890Park created by Act of Congress on September 25.
1891First administration of park by Capt. J. H. Dorst, U. S. A.
1899First official survey of park by Isaac N. Chapman.
1904First automobile entered Giant Forest.
1905First white child born at Giant Forest.
1914Walter Fry appointed first civilian superintendent.
1919Exclusive jurisdiction over park ceded by California.


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