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2012 Map of Pinecrest

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Pinecrest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Pinecrest Lake and the N Fork Tuolumne River anchor this high-elevation landscape in Tuolumne County, reflecting a mid-century character defined by seasonal recreation and forestry management. The settlement of Pinecrest serves as a central hub, surrounded by a dense network of organized sites including the California Alumni Camp, Camp Stephens, and Camp Chinquapin. This concentration of institutional camps alongside the Dodge Ridge Ski Area highlights the area's transition from traditional mountain use to a premier recreational destination.

The terrain is marked by numerous high-country meadows and water features, such as Lower Three Meadows and Lily Lake. Beyond the immediate vicinity of the main roads like Dodge Ridge Rd, the map reveals a complex system of Forest Service routes, including Forest Rte 5N17 and Forest Rte 4N12. These roads provide access to remote points like the Pinecrest Lookout and the Gianelli Cabin, illustrating the infrastructure required for fire observation and backcountry maintenance in the Stanislaus National Forest.