2015 Map of Mariposa Grove

About this map

Mariposa Grove serves as the focal point for this 2015 high-country survey, where the boundary of Yosemite National Park meets the Sierra National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the steep drainage of the S Fork Merced River and the towering heights of the Sierra Nevada range. Prominent landmarks such as Wawona Point and Wawona Dome overlook a series of alpine meadows and water systems, including Turner Meadow and the cascading Chilnualna Fall. High-elevation lakes like Ostrander Lake and Buena Vista Lake are scattered across the granite terrain, linked by creeks such as Chilnualna Cr and Buena Vista Cr. The map details the transition from the protected valley groves to the high peaks of Buena Vista Crest and Mt Raymond, illustrating the complex topography of the Mariposa and Madera County line.