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2015 Map of Dardanelle

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Middle Fork Stanislaus River carves through this high-elevation section of the Stanislaus National Forest, defining a landscape of granite formations and expansive alpine meadows. The tiny settlement of Dardanelle serves as a lone outpost along the river, surrounded by distinctive geologic features like the Columns of the Giants and the imposing Double Dome Rock. The area is characterized by its named meadows and high pockets, including Sardine Meadow, Haypress Meadow, and the remote McCormick Pocket.

Tracing the drainage patterns reveals a network of high-country water sources such as Haypress Lake and Bloomer Lake, which feed into tributaries like Silver Mine Cr and Eagle Cr. Navigation through the region relies on established forest routes and the Eagle Meadow Rd, which provide access to significant peaks including Bald Peak and Eagle Peak. This map documents the precise topography of the Tuolumne and Alpine county line before it reaches the crest of the Sierra Nevada.