2015 Map of Cherry Lake South

About this map

Stanislaus National Forest and the northwestern edge of Yosemite National Park meet in this high-country survey of Tuolumne County. The landscape is defined by the significant reservoir at Cherry Lake and the smaller Lake Eleanor, linked by a complex drainage system including Cherry Cr and Eleanor Cr. The topography descends sharply toward the south, where the Tuolumne River carves through the terrain near Preston Falls. High-altitude grazing and transit are evident in named meadows and flats such as Crane Meadow, Wilson Meadow, and Plum Flat. A network of Forest Service routes, including Cherry Lake Rd and Cottonwood Rd, provides the primary access across ridges like Kibbie Ridge and Woods Ridge. This map captures the region's character as a critical watershed and protected wilderness area, highlighting remote points of interest like Joes Point and North Mtn used by backcountry travelers and forestry workers.