2021 Map of Half Dome

About this map

Yosemite National Park is centered on the dramatic verticality of the Sierra Nevada, where high-altitude peaks meet the floor of the Yosemite Valley. This modern survey highlights a complex network of established footpaths such as the John Muir Trl and Mist Trl, which navigate the steep granite interfaces of the Merced Wild and Scenic River corridor. The geography is defined by world-renowned landmarks, from the iconic Half Dome and Sentinel Rock to the massive drop-offs of Yosemite Falls and Nevada Fall. For those tracing local history, the Yosemite Pioneer Cem stands as a rare point of permanent cultural marking amidst the shifting hydrology of Mirror Lake and the open expanses of Stoneman Meadow. The map also captures the high-country landscape south of the main valley, including the quiet waters of Ostrander Lake and Edson Lake near the Horizon Ridge.