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2015 Map of Dardanelles Cone

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Dardanelles and the towering volcanic plug of Dardanelles Cone dominate the high-altitude topography of the Sierra Nevada near the border of Alpine and Tuolumne counties. This portion of the Stanislaus National Forest and the Toiyabe National Forest showcases a glaciated landscape of prominent peaks and alpine meadows. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is traversed by the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which winds past Wolf Creek Pass and Arnot Peak.

Hydrological features define the drainage patterns, with Highland Cr and the Clark Fork carving deep canyons like Champion Canyon and Jenkins Canyon. The small settlement of Peaceful Pines sits near the confluence of Arnot Cr and the Clark Fork, representing one of the few points of human habitation in this wilderness. Other localized landmarks include Hiram Meadow, Bear Tree Meadow, and the Highland Lakes, which provide a sense of the varied terrain encountered by hikers and foresters in the early 21st century.