1898 Map of Dardanelles

About this map

Stanislaus National Forest and the northern reaches of Yosemite National Park dominate this high-altitude survey of the Sierra Nevada. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of the Middle Fork Stanislaus River and the South Fork Stanislaus River, where early waypoints like Baker Station and Brightman Flat provided critical respite along the Sonora Road. This route, crossing the crest at Sonora Pass, served as a vital mountain artery before modern highway engineering altered the landscape.