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1956 Map of Pinecrest

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Pinecrest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Pinecrest and the surrounding high Sierra landscape define this mid-century survey of the Stanislaus National Forest. Centered on the recreation and timber lands of Tuolumne County, the map captures a network of seasonal camps and specialized landmarks such as Camp Mac Bride (BSA), Crabtree Camp, and the Pinecrest Lookout near the shores of Pinecrest Lake. The terrain is characterized by a high concentration of named meadows and peaks, including the evocative Fiddlers Green, Horse and Cow Meadow, and Burst Rock.

Water management and drainage patterns are meticulously detailed along the South Fork Stanislaus River and the Clavey River. The map also records early mountain infrastructure, from the Giannelli Cabin to remote routes like the Jeep Trail winding through Cherry Ridge. The eastern edge reaches into Yosemite National Park, showing the high-elevation transition between managed forest and protected wilderness.