2015 Map of Jawbone Ridge

About this map

Buck Meadows serves as a central point of activity within the Stanislaus National Forest, straddling the historic Big Oak Flat Rd as it winds toward the High Sierra. The landscape is defined by the deep canyons of the Tuolumne River and its major tributaries, including the Middle Tuolumne River and the S Fork Tuolumne River. Engineering and infrastructure are prominently displayed by the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct, which cuts across the terrain as it carries water from the mountains. Local history is anchored by family-named landmarks and flats like China Flat, Jordan Flat, and Wagner Valley. These small clearings among the ridges, such as Jawbone Ridge and Pilot Ridge, illustrate the traditional settlement patterns where flat ground was a rare and valuable resource for mountain homesteaders and travelers crossing the Tuolumne and Mariposa county line.