2001 Map of Cooper Peak

About this map

The Stanislaus National Forest landscape shown here is defined by an intricate network of high-altitude basins and meadows within the Emigrant Wilderness. These granite-carved spaces served as essential summer grazing grounds and transit routes through the High Sierra, evidenced by family-named and descriptive landmarks like Whitesides Meadow, Studhorse Meadow, and Hay Meadow. The hydrology of the region is centered on the South Fork Stanislaus River and Cherry Creek, which feed a dense cluster of alpine lakes including Chewing Gum Lake, Leopold Lake, and Jewelry Lake. Historically, the area was monitored from the Summit Meadow Ranger District, which oversaw the trails and wilderness boundaries near prominent peaks such as Cooper Peak and Burst Rock. The prevalence of meadows and passes like Eagle Pass highlights the traditional seasonal movement of people and livestock through this part of Tuolumne County.