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2001 Map of Tamarack

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Tamarack
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Bloods Toll Sta Hist Site stands as a reminder of early trans-Sierra travel in this high-country region where Calaveras and Alpine counties meet. The map documents a landscape defined by winter recreation and timber management within the Stanislaus National Forest, showing the development of Bear Valley and the Bear Valley Ski Area alongside seasonal settlements like Sherman Acres and Tamarack.

Tracing the path of the Emigrant Trail across the high ridges, the survey illustrates how historic corridors evolved into modern recreational hubs. From the shores of Lake Alpine to the isolated Skyhigh region, the topography is punctuated by numerous meadows such as Mattley Meadow and Big Meadow. This 2001 revision captures the infrastructure of the late 20th century, including Spicer Sno-Park and the Sewage Disposal Ponds, while preserving the primitive boundaries of the Mokelumne Wilderness.