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2015 Map of Cascadel Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The San Joaquin River carves through the landscape of the Sierra National Forest in this 2015 study, defining the border between Madera and Fresno counties. The river passes through Redinger Lake, a significant hydrological feature near the settlement of Italian Bar. This region is characterized by steep canyons and prominent ridges, including Malum Ridge and Whisky Ridge, which separate the various tributaries feeding into the main river system.

Settlement patterns are concentrated in pockets such as Cascadel Woods and South Fork in the north, and Lerona in the south. The network of mountain roads, including the Million Dollar Rd and Italian Bar Rd, provides access across the rugged terrain to landmarks like Castle Peak and Source Point. These routes and named peaks like Mormon Hill reflect the intersection of forestry, hydro-electric development, and recreation in the high Sierra.