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2004 Map of Balloon Dome

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Balloon Dome stands as the central landmark of this high-elevation landscape, where the San Joaquin River and its South Fork carve deep through the Sierra Nevada. The map documents a strictly preserved environment, split between the Ansel Adams Wilderness and the John Muir Wilderness within the Sierra National Forest. The absence of modern roads highlights the reliance on primitive infrastructure like the Cassidy Bridge and Lower Miller Crossing to navigate the steep drainage systems. A network of high-altitude meadows, including Cassidy Meadows, Bear Meadow, and Cow Meadow, suggests a history of seasonal grazing or early pack-trail camps. Notable summits such as Mount Tom and Brown Cone overlook remote water bodies like Rattlesnake Lake and the Crater Lake Meadow area.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed2004
Date Published2007
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.5 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain