1979 Map of Spicer Meadow Res, 1984 Print
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1979 Map of Spicer Meadow Res

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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The North Fork Stanislaus River drainage serves as the primary artery for this high-elevation landscape, where numerous lakes and reservoirs mark the granite-rich terrain of the Stanislaus National Forest. In the late 1970s, the area's geography was defined by significant water management infrastructure, including the Spicer Meadow Reservoir, Union Reservoir, and Utica Res. The presence of several established recreational sites like Pine Marten Campground and Silver Valley Campground near Lake Alpine reflects the region's importance for wilderness access. Landowners and genealogists may note specific named locations like McCauley and McCormick or family-identified landmarks such as Whittakers Dardanelles Spring. Dramatic geological features, most notably The Dardanelles and the massif of Elephant Rock, dominate the southern and central sections, while the Emigrant Wilderness boundary separates more developed recreational zones from the protected backcountry.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1979
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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