Yosemite National Park and the Sierra National Forest meet at a high-elevation boundary defined by prominent summits and granite passes. The S Fork Merced River carves through the central terrain, fed by a network of alpine waters including Chain Lakes, Spotted Lakes, and Givens Lake. Historical land use is evident at Quartz Mountain, where a Prospect Mine and several survey spurs like Quartz Mtn A Spur indicate early mineral exploration. Notable peaks such as Sing Peak, Gale Peak, and Madera Peak anchor the skyline, while the California Riding and Hiking trail provides a dedicated corridor for movement through the high country. Low-lying grazing or camp areas like Klette Meadow and Brophy Meadow offer a contrast to the high ridges of the Buena Vista Crest.
75 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
1897 · Yosemite
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1900 · Yosemite
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1901 · Mt. Lyell
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1903 · Yosemite
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1904 · Kaiser
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1909 · Yosemite
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1912 · Mariposa
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1947 · Mariposa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1948 · Mariposa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Merced Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500