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2012 Map of Buckeye Ridge

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Buckeye Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Buckeye Ridge and the high-altitude terrain of Tuolumne County are defined by a complex network of glacial valleys and seasonal drainages. The landscape is marked by remote structures like McMillan Cabin and Snow Cabin, indicating the area's history of high-country shelter and seasonal residence. In the southeastern corner, the transition toward recreational accessibility is visible near Mono Village Resort and the prominent Twin Lakes, where the terrain begins to flatten out.

Hydrological features are central to this 2012 survey, with Robinson Cr and the multiple forks of Buckeye Cr carving through the granite. Notable vertical landmarks such as Victoria Peak, Eagle Peak, and Hunewill Peak surround vast open areas like Big Meadow. The presence of Horsetail Falls near the eastern boundary highlights the dramatic elevation changes typical of this section of the Sierra Nevada, while Buckeye Pass serves as a critical natural crossing point in the high ridges.