2012 Map of Dardanelle

About this map

The Middle Fork Stanislaus River carves through this high-altitude landscape, defining a corridor of seasonal activity and geologic interest. Along its banks, flat clearings such as Boulder Flat and Pidgeon Flat have historically supported campers and travelers, while the striking Columns of the Giants stands as a primary landmark. High-country meadows like Eagle Meadow, Sardine Meadow, and Red Rock Meadow dot the terrain, reflecting the area's history of summer grazing and recreation. Traces of human presence are found at Wagner and Martins Cow Camp, connected by forest routes and trails that weave between prominent summits like Eagle Peak and Bald Peak. From the basin of Haypress Lake to the secluded McCormick Pocket, the map documents a network of mountain roads and remote outposts within the central Sierra Nevada.