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2012 Map of Donnell Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Donnell Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Donnell Lake dominates the central landscape of this Tuolumne County region, a reservoir formed by the damming of the Middle Fork Stanislaus River. This 2012 survey illustrates a rugged High Sierra environment defined by steep granite features like Dome Rock, Double Dome Rock, and Bull Run Rock. The infrastructure shown reflects a heavy emphasis on seasonal recreation and hydroelectric management, notably the Donnell Tunnel and a network of forest routes such as Forest Rte 5N01 and Forest Rte 5N06.

Smaller water bodies and meadows punctuate the terrain, including Burgson Lake and Montgomery Meadow. Local history and land use are evidenced by named points such as Wheats Cow Camp and the small settlement of Wagner in the northeast. Recreational access is detailed through various sites like the Niagra Campground and Donnell Vista Point Picnic Area, which overlook the dramatic relief of Hammill Canyon.