2018 Map of Buckhorn Peak

About this map

The N Fork Merced River carves through the central portion of this Mariposa County landscape, illustrating the steep drainage patterns of the Sierra Nevada. Within the boundaries of the Stanislaus National Forest, the terrain is marked by dozens of named gulches and flats that speak to the area's prospecting history, including Chinese Gulch and Date Flat. Evidence of the region's mining legacy remains visible through features like the Texas Hill Mine and specialized infrastructure such as the Bandarita H2O Tanks. High points like Buckhorn Peak and Quartz Mtn overlook a network of specialized roads, including the Old Yosemite Rd and the Bondurant Mine Rd, which historically provided access to the remote claims and timber stands throughout these steep western slopes.