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2001 Map of Lake Eleanor

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Lake Eleanor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

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O'Shaughnessy Dam anchors this high-elevation landscape, where the waters of the Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River are impounded within the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. This 2001 revision illustrates the complex boundary between Yosemite National Park and the Stanislaus National Forest, showing the infrastructure required to manage these protected lands. Small outposts of human activity appear at Mather and the Evergreen Lodge, while deep within the Yosemite Wilderness, the Miguel Meadow Ranger Station serves as a remote backcountry facility.

The map reveals the striking geological features of the Poopenaut Valley and the sheer granite faces of Kolana Rock and Hetch Hetchy Dome. Water is the defining force here, from the expanse of Eleanor Lake to the dramatic plunges of Wapama Falls and Tueeulala Falls. A network of trails and essential utility markers like the Gaging Station and various footbridges underscore the area's role as a vital watershed and recreation destination.