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2015 Map of Cooper Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Stanislaus National Forest encompasses this high-elevation wilderness in Tuolumne County, dominated by a complex network of glacial lakes and drainages. The S Fork Stanislaus River flows through the northern reaches, while the southeastern section is characterized by a high concentration of water bodies including Jewelry Lake, Gem Lake, and the interestingly named Toejam Lake. The terrain is punctuated by distinctive granite features such as Castle Rock, East Flange Rock, and Burst Rock.

Functional land use is evident in the numerous named meadows, such as Horse and Cow Meadow and Salt Lick Meadow, which suggest a history of seasonal grazing. High-country travel routes are marked by Eagle Pass and various canyons like Louse Canyon and Toms Canyon. This 2015 survey provides a clear view of the hydrological patterns of the Emigrant Wilderness area, from the Y Meadows Reservoir to remote basins like Starvation Lake and the Chain Lakes.