2018 Map of Falls Ridge

About this map

Yosemite National Park defines this high-elevation landscape, where the Tuolumne River carves a dramatic path through the backcountry of Tuolumne County. The river's descent is marked by a series of significant hydrological features, including Waterwheel Falls, Le Conte Falls, and the White Cascade near the camp at Glen Aulin. This 2018 survey detail shows how the river connects the broad expanse of Tuolumne Meadows to the deep glacial troughs of Matterhorn Canyon and Virginia Canyon. Hikers and researchers can trace the long-distance route of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it traverses the ridges and valleys between Regulation Peak and Pothole Dome. The mapping illustrates the complex drainage network of creeks like Return Cr and Cathedral Cr that feed the river system during the modern era.