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2015 Map of Calaveras Dome

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Calaveras Dome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Calaveras Dome rises as a prominent landmark in this Sierra Nevada landscape, which is defined by the steep canyons and drainage basins of three forks of the Mokelumne River. The northern boundary follows the N Fork Mokelumne River and includes the Salt Springs Reservoir, while the Middle Fork Mokelumne River and S Fork Mokelumne River cut through the central and southern reaches. The area is divided between the Eldorado National Forest and Stanislaus National Forest, showcasing a wilderness terrain punctuated by high-elevation meadows like Mattley Meadow and Saint Michele Meadow.

Evidence of historical land use and travel is found along Old HWY 4 near the settlement of Ganns. The map preserves several curiously named features that hint at the region's rugged history, such as Shovel Grave and Deadman Flat. A complex network of forest routes, including Winton RD, provides access to remote locations like Pumpkin Hollow and Buck Ranch, marking the intersection of public forest management and historical Sierra ranching.