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2012 Map of Piyau Dome

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Piyau Dome overlooks a high Sierra landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal meadows and headwater streams. This 2012 survey illustrates the grazing and recreational infrastructure of the region, specifically marking historical cattle outposts like McDougald Cow Camp and Jones Cow Camp. These sites, along with the Jackass Rock Organization Camp, reflect the enduring utility of these upland basins for both summer livestock range and organized wilderness access.

Water flows south through the San Joaquin River and various drainages including Jackass Cr and Reconnaissance Cr. The map details numerous named clearings such as Arnold Meadow, Boggy Meadow, and the uniquely titled Hells Half Acre. This collection of features provides a precise record of the Sierra Nevada backcountry, showing how land use is organized around natural topography like Fuller Buttes and the open flats of Jackass Meadow.