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1979 Map of Strawberry

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Strawberry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Stanislaus National Forest landscape is defined here by the deep canyons of the Middle Fork Stanislaus River and the South Fork Stanislaus River. This 1970s era documentation highlights a transition in mountain land use, showing the industrial remains of the Pickering Lumber Corp (Abandoned) alongside the hydroelectric infrastructure of the Spring Gap Powerhouse and Spillway Powerhouse. The presence of the Tuolumne State Game Refuge suggests a managed wilderness where resource extraction once reigned.

Recreational growth is evident near Pinecrest and the Dodge Ridge area, where facilities like Meadowview Campground and Ski areas serve seasonal visitors. Local history is anchored by settlements such as Strawberry and Cold Springs, while the old transportation network is traced through the Old Strawberry Road and numerous pack trails. Distinctive landmarks like Hells Half Acre and Beardsley Point overlook Beardsley Lake, marking the dramatic relief of the Sierra Nevada foothills.