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2018 Map of Piyau Dome

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Piyau Dome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Sierra National Forest dominates this landscape along the boundary of Madera and Fresno counties, where the high-altitude terrain is defined by granitic features and alpine meadows. Prominent landmarks such as Piyau Dome and Jackass Butte rise above the drainage systems of the San Joaquin River and Jackass Cr. The presence of the Beasore Stock Drive and forest service routes like Minarets Rd suggests a landscape shaped by both historic ranching movements and modern forestry management.

Water and topography create a complex network of seasonal grasslands, including Boggy Meadow, Graveyard Meadow, and McCreary Meadow. These high-country flats provided essential grazing and transit points for early users of the Sierra Nevada. To the southeast, the terrain drops toward the dramatic Hells Half Acre near the river, while natural monoliths like Arch Rock and Fuller Buttes serve as navigational markers in this remote region.