2018 Map of Pacific Valley

About this map

Pacific Valley and Hermit Valley anchor this High Sierra landscape within the converged borders of the Toiyabe National Forest, Eldorado National Forest, and Stanislaus National Forest. The map documents a high-altitude network of traditional and modern transit, featuring the historic Emigrant Trail alongside the Pacific Crest Trail. Water systems are central to the terrain, from the headwaters of the N Fork Mokelumne River and N Fork Stanislaus River to numerous alpine basins like Lower Blue Lake and Deadwood Lake. The elevation gains are represented by the steep Pacific Grade and the surrounding peaks overlooking Clover Valley and Sandy Meadow. Localized naming such as Jackass Canyon and Woodchuck Basin reflects the region's long history of seasonal grazing and exploration.