2018 Map of Ahwahnee

About this map

Oakhurst and Ahwahnee sit at the edge of the Sierra National Forest, where the lower foothills rise into the central California mountains. The landscape is defined by the Fresno River and its various tributaries, including Nelder Cr and Lewis Fork, which carve through the high ground of Buckeye Mtn and Potter Ridge. This 2018 survey reveals the persistent imprint of historical mining and timber management, specifically around the Texas Flat Mines near Coarsegold and the network of fire roads. Evidence of early settlement patterns remains visible in the winding routes of Rd 621 and Miami Highlands Dr, while the Deadwood Lookout stands as a sentinel over the surrounding terrain. The transition from valley floor to forest is marked by scattered gulches like French Gulch and the prominent heights of Thornberry Mtn.