1898 Map of Dardanelles

About this map

Stanislaus National Forest and the northern reaches of Yosemite National Park dominate this high-altitude landscape as it was documented in the late nineteenth century. The map centers on the dramatic volcanic and granite formations of the Sierra Nevada, featuring the prominent The Dardanelles Creek and the iconic Dardanelles Cone. Human presence is sparse, confined primarily to the Sonora Road corridor where stopping points like Baker Station and Brightman Flat provided essential refuge for travelers crossing the range.