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2012 Map of Jawbone Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Buck Meadows sits as a central junction in this mountain landscape, where the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct and Buck Meadows Rd cross through the high country. The terrain is defined by the deep canyons of the Tuolumne River and the Clavey River to the north, while the N Fork Merced River touches the southern boundary. This area serves as a significant recreational and utility corridor, evidenced by the numerous specialized sites such as the Oakland Recreation Camp, San Jose Recreation Camp, and Sweetwater Campground.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Hobron Hill, Frank Harris Point, and Wagner Valley. The map also documents the fire observation infrastructure of the era at the Smith Peak Lookout, alongside early mountain settlements and flats like China Flat, Jordan Flat, and Pigeon Flat. This snapshot shows a mid-20th-century balance between wilderness preservation in the Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River Area and the vital water infrastructure supporting distant urban centers.