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2015 Map of Pinecrest

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Pinecrest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Stanislaus National Forest landscape shown here is defined by its recreation-driven settlements and the complex drainage of the Central Sierra Nevada. Developed around Pinecrest Lake and the S Fork Stanislaus River, the area serves as a significant mountain gateway, featuring the established communities of Pinecrest, Strawberry, and Bumblebee. The map documents a topography of named meadows and high-elevation basins, including the curious Fiddlers Green and the remote Coffin Hollow.

Transport and recreation infrastructure are prominently displayed through the network of Forest Service routes, such as Dodge Ridge Rd, which leads to the prominent Dodge Ridge landform. These roads connect various water resources, from the Leland Reservoir in the north to the Chain Lakes in the southeast. This document provides a detailed record of the forest's managed boundaries and the specific nomenclature of its glades, like Aspen Meadow and Gully Meadow, as they existed in the early twenty-first century.