2015 Map of New Melones Dam

About this map

New Melones Dam anchors this landscape where the Stanislaus River meets the expansive New Melones Lake at the border of Calaveras and Tuolumne counties. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the heights of Copperopolis Mtn and Abbotts Peak down to the submerged features of the river canyon, such as Bostick Bar and Vermont Bar. Settlement patterns here reflect modern residential developments like The Shores of Poker Flat and Peoria Airport, contrasting with the more isolated landmarks of Black Jack Bluffs and Bowie Flat. The southern edge of the survey transitions toward the Tulloch Reservoir, with numerous seasonal drainages like Shotgun Cr and French Cr carving deep gulches through the foothills. This 2015 study captures the modern state of the reservoir and the road networks, including Reynolds Ferry Rd and Obyrnes Ferry Rd, that trace the historic paths through these Gold Country highlands.