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2018 Map of Dardanelle

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Dardanelle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Middle Fork Stanislaus River carves a deep path through this high-elevation landscape of Stanislaus National Forest, defining the settlement patterns of the early 21st century. Small outposts and camping flats like Dardanelle, Wagner, and Brightman Flat cling to the river corridor, which serves as the primary route through this complex terrain of granite peaks and glacial meadows. Geologic landmarks are prominent, including the distinctive Columns of the Giants and The Three Chimneys, while the presence of the Silver Mine near Lower Relief Valley points to the area's prospecting history.

Water and grazing resources are meticulously mapped, from the high Haypress Lake to expansive alpine openings such as Eagle Meadow, Sardine Meadow, and Barn Meadow. These features, alongside peaks like Bald Peak and Double Dome Rock, illustrate a landscape managed for both recreation and resource history, where seasonal access roads like Eagle Meadow Rd connect various canyons and meadows across the Alpine and Tuolumne county line.