2001 Map of Dardanelles Cone

About this map

Dardanelles Cone and The Dardanelles dominate the southwestern skyline of this high-altitude landscape within the Stanislaus National Forest. At the turn of the millennium, this terrain remained a preserved wilderness, defined by the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness boundary and the path of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it crosses through the Arnot Ranger District. The drainage patterns of Clark Fork and Highland Creek dictate the local geography, leading toward established recreational outposts like the Clark Fork Horse Camp and Lianona Camp. Numerous peaks including Arnot Peak, Hiram Peak, and Airola Peak provide a dramatic vertical profile to the area. For those studying the borderlands of the Sierra, the map clearly delineates the Alpine and Tuolumne County line as it cuts through the glaciated valleys and high meadows like Upper Gardner Meadow.