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Merced, Mariposa, Fresno, Dinkey Creek, Kings River, New Kings 

 River, Kaweah or Tule. 



Elsevi'here in California these trees are not known to exist. The 

 tree is closely related to the redwood of the Coast Range. The wood 

 of the Big Trees, like that of the redwood, is valuable for its utility. 

 When exposed to excessive moisture it is unsurpassed for its dura- 

 bility; it is easily worked into any shape, is light, and receives a high 

 polish, and some specimens are beautifully marked. In its natural 

 condition it is generally of a pale red tint; the bark is very thick, 

 some of it being 30 inches through. It is estimated that the Big 

 Trees are from 3,000 to 8,000 years old. The average height of the 

 Sequoias in the Mariposa Grove is 250 feet, the average circumference 

 60 feet. 



The magnificent proportions of the trees and the awful solitude of 

 the forest give an almost sublime grandeur to this part of the Sierras. 



The Mariposa Grove was discovered by Galen Clark in April, 1857. 

 Mr. Clark was for many years Guardian of the Yosemite Valley and 

 the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees. 



ALTITUDE AT BIG TREES 



Sentinel Trees 5,75o 



Grizzly Giant 6,200 



Cabin, Upper Grove 6,800 



Wawona Tree 6,920 



Wawona Point 7,140 



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