2015 Map of El Portal

About this map

El Portal serves as a central gateway on the Merced River canyon floor, where modern settlement meets the dramatic wilderness of three protected lands. This area is a point of convergence for Yosemite National Park, Stanislaus National Forest, and Sierra National Forest. The map details a landscape defined by steep elevation changes, moving from the river valley at Rancheria Flat up toward prominent landmarks like Trumbull Peak and Eagle Peak. Along the southern reaches, the South Fork Merced River flows past the location of Hite Cove, a site with deep roots in regional history.