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2012 Map of Tenaya Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Tenaya Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Tenaya Lake serves as the central focal point of this high-altitude landscape, where Route 120 winds past the water's edge and the Tenaya Lake Campground. The area is characterized by a concentrated network of granite landmarks, including Pywiack Dome, Polly Dome, and the prominent Tenaya Peak. The map highlights a series of backcountry destinations connected by trails, such as May Lake High Sierra Camp and Sunrise High Sierra Camp, illustrating the region's long-standing role in Sierra Nevada recreation and exploration.

Water plays a defining role in the terrain, with numerous alpine basins holding bodies of water like the Cathedral Lakes, Sunrise Lakes, and Matthes Lake. Steep drainage systems like Cathedral Fork and Murphy Cr navigate the complex topography, eventually feeding into the Tuolumne River. Significant vertical features like Cathedral Peak and the sharp ridge of Matthes Crest overlook Long Meadow, providing a detailed look at the granite formations that define this section of the High Sierra.