2015 Map of Ascension Mountain

About this map

The Middle Tuolumne River and S Fork Tuolumne River carve through this high-country landscape in the Stanislaus National Forest. Settlements like Harden Flat and Sequoia are situated along Big Oak Flat Rd, reflecting the historical development of transit routes toward the high Sierra. The Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct cuts across the northern terrain near Gravel Range, a critical piece of water infrastructure that transformed the California landscape. High peaks and ridgelines, including Ascension Mountain and Pilot Ridge, define the complex topography, while named meadows such as Crocker Meadow and Jones Meadow provide ecological and historical landmarks. Further south, the boundary between Tuolumne Co Mariposa Co passes near Pilot Peak, where Montgomery Gulch and the N Fork Merced River begin to drain toward the Merced basin, illustrating the region's position as a major drainage divide.