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1979 Map of Tamarack

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

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Bear Valley and the surrounding high-country landscape of the Sierra Nevada are documented here during the late 1970s. The map illustrates a transitional period of recreation and mountain living, featuring planned developments like Sherman Acres alongside rustic outposts such as Del Orto Camp. A significant historical layer is preserved at the Bloods Toll Sta Hist Site, marking a point of passage through the corridor long used by travelers.

Water and topography define the region, with the Utica Reservoir and Lake Alpine serving as primary landmarks. The rugged hydrology includes the headwaters of the Stanislaus River and the North Fork Stanislaus River, which carve through deep basins and meadows. From the high points of Bloods Ridge to the secluded Jelmini Basin, the map details a network of trails and camps, including Camp Wolfeboro and Sand Flat Campground, that speak to the area's enduring role as a destination for wilderness exploration.