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1992 Map of Cherry Lake South

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Cherry Lake South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Cherry Lake and its associated infrastructure dominate this corner of the central Sierra Nevada, where water management and power generation shape the landscape. The Cherry Valley Dam and nearby Dion R Holm Powerhouse and Robert C Kirkwood Powerhouse signify the mid-century engineering of the Hetch Hetchy system. This 1990s provisional survey also documents the transition from the Stanislaus National Forest into the Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Wilderness, capturing a high-country environment defined by steep ridges and meadows.

Fire suppression and early transit routes are evident through the Woods Ridge Lookout, North Mountain Lookout Tower, and traces of an Old RR Grade along the upper slopes. The map traces the Tuolumne River as it is designated a Wild and Scenic River, winding past Preston Falls near the southern boundary. Local family history is grounded at Meyers Ranch, while landmarks like Crane Meadow and Kibbie Ridge provide reference points for those studying the land use of the High Sierra.