2018 Map of Cooper Peak

About this map

Stanislaus National Forest defines the high-altitude topography of this Tuolumne County landscape, where granite peaks and alpine meadows form a complex drainage system. The watershed is anchored by the S Fork Stanislaus River and W Fork Cherry Cr, which feed numerous glacial basins including Chewing Gum Lakes, Wire Lakes, and the Y Meadows Reservoir. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by seasonal livestock and wildlife history, evident in nomenclature such as Horse and Cow Meadow, Salt Lick Meadow, and Studhorse Meadow. High-elevation landmarks like Cooper Peak and Burst Rock overlook deep glacial cuts like Toms Canyon and Louse Canyon. The map meticulously details several remote trails, such as the Crabtree and Willow Meadow paths, which navigate through Relief Valley and across Eagle Pass.