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1956 Map of Pinecrest

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Pinecrest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Stanislaus National Forest and the northwestern boundary of Yosemite National Park dominate this mid-century survey of the High Sierra. The landscape is defined by the high-elevation drainages of the South Fork Stanislaus River and the Clavey River, supporting a network of seasonal meadows and back-country camps. The community of Pinecrest serves as a focal point near Pinecrest Lake, while more remote outposts like Gianelli Cabin and Crabtree Camp reflect the area's long history of livestock grazing and early wilderness recreation.

Substantial water features such as Cherry Lake and Kibbie Lake anchor the southern portion of the map, illustrating the critical role of this terrain in California's water management system under the direction of Harvey O. Banks. From the peaks of Dodge Ridge to the high passes at Jawbone Pass, the map meticulously documents a transition from developed recreational sites like Camp Mac Bride (BSA) to the untracked reaches of the national park.