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2021 Map of Pinecrest

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Pinecrest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Pinecrest and the surrounding high Sierra landscape of the Stanislaus National Forest are defined by an intricate network of waterways and glacial features. The S Fork Stanislaus River and the N Fork Tuolumne River serve as primary drainage systems, while the presence of Leland Reservoir and the well-known Pinecrest Lake highlights the region's managed water resources. To the south, the terrain rises toward Dodge Ridge, a significant geographic marker for recreation and local orientation.

Subtle historical and ecological patterns emerge in the naming of the numerous meadows and hollows that dot the map. From the secluded Fiddlers Green and Coffin Hollow to the expansive Bell Meadow and Leland Meadow, these features reflect a long history of seasonal land use. Hikers and researchers can trace established paths like the Pinecrest Lake N.R.T. Trl and the Cleos Bath Trl, which connect the small settlement at Bumblebee to landmarks such as Burst Rock and Pinecrest Peak.