2021 Map of Dardanelle

About this map

Dardanelle and Wagner serve as the primary human touchpoints in this high-elevation landscape of the Stanislaus National Forest. The geography is defined by the Middle Fork Stanislaus River and its numerous tributaries, including Clark Fork and Eagle Creek, which have carved deep valleys and created the broad, flat basins that support extensive meadow systems. These meadows, such as Barn Meadow, Eagle Meadow, and Sardine Meadow, represent essential grazing and ecological hubs within the wilderness. A network of historical trails and forest routes, including the Seven Pines Trl and Eagle Creek Trl, provides access to distinctive geological landmarks like the Columns of the Giants and The Three Chimneys. The map captures the complex terrain at the boundary of Tuolumne and Alpine counties, where peaks like Bald Peak overlook the deep recesses of Hammill Canyon and McCormick Pocket.