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2021 Map of Cherry Lake North

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Cherry Lake North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Stanislaus National Forest and the northwestern edge of Yosemite National Park meet in this 2021 topographic survey of the Tuolumne high country. The landscape is defined by the sharp descent of Cherry Ridge into the depths of Cherry Creek Canyon, where the waters of Cherry Cr flow toward the northern reaches of Cherry Lake. This map captures a remote section of the Sierra Nevada range, characterized by glacial carved canyons and high-elevation meadows like Bourland Meadow and Weed Meadow.

Navigation through this demanding terrain relies on an extensive network of fire roads and specialized paths, including the Hull Creek Ohv - Atv Trl and the Cherry Lk No Ohv-Atv Trl. Notable landmarks like Bourland Mtn and Hells Mtn overlook the numerous drainages, such as Reynolds Cr and Jawbone Cr, which eventually feed the larger river systems. The transition from national forest to national park is marked by the rugged crest of Kibbie Ridge.