2018 Map of Tamarack

About this map

Bear Valley serves as a primary hub for activity within the high-elevation terrain of the Stanislaus National Forest in this 2018 survey. The landscape is defined by the headwaters and drainage of the N Fork Stanislaus River and Highland Cr, surrounded by a series of named alpine meadows such as Bloods Meadow, Big Meadow, and Mattley Meadow. This region, historically significant for trans-Sierra travel, shows the enduring path of the Emigrant Trail cutting through the northeast corner near Osborn Hill. The proximity of Lake Alpine and the Bear Valley Airport indicates the modern recreational development of the area, yet the map also preserves local historical names like Hells Kitchen and Bloods Ridge. Topography is detailed through complex contouring, highlighting landmarks like Slick Rock and Flagpole Point among the diverse forest service routes and winter recreation trails.