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2018 Map of Feliciana Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Feliciana Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Midpines serves as a central hub in this high-elevation landscape of Mariposa County, where the terrain is defined by deep gulches and significant ridges. The Merced River cuts through the northwest corner near Briceburg, a site historically linked to the Yosemite Valley Railroad and the early river crossings. Much of the eastern portion of the map is protected within the Sierra National Forest, characterized by landmarks like Feliciana Mtn and Sweetwater Point.

Evidence of the region's resource-based history is found in labels like Rumley Mine Rd, Mining Rd, and Slaughter House Rd, suggesting the practical needs of early settlers and industrial operations. The network of winding roads, including the notable Ponderosa Way, traces the difficult contours of Ferguson Ridge and Gimasol Ridge. Numerous seasonal drainages such as Bear Cr and Stockton Cr flow toward the lower valleys, reflecting the complex hydrology of the western Sierra Nevada foothills.