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2018 Map of Mariposa Grove

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Mariposa Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mariposa Grove stands as a focal point of this high-elevation landscape, where the boundary between Yosemite National Park and Sierra National Forest cuts across the southeastern terrain. The topography is defined by significant granite features and high-altitude water systems, including Mt Raymond and the prominent Wawona Dome. A complex network of trails, such as the Chilnualna Falls Trail and the Outer Loop Trail, provides access to the backcountry, navigating past Chilnualna Falls and through expansive openings like Turner Meadow.

Hydrography is dominated by the S Fork Merced River and numerous alpine basins including Ostrander Lake, Buena Vista Lake, and the Chilnualna Lakes. The transition from the park to the forest is marked by distinct land management features like the Big Creek Fire Rd and the Whitechief Spur, reflecting the modern era of wilderness preservation and fire management near the Mariposa and Madera County line.