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1997 Map of Tenaya Lake

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Tenaya Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Tenaya Lake serves as the focal point for this survey of the high country, where the granite landscape of the Cathedral Range meets a dense network of glacial basins. The map documents the infrastructure of high-altitude recreation in the late 20th century, notably featuring the May Lake High Sierra Camp and the Sunrise High Sierra Camp, which provide remote lodging far from the primary road corridors. The transportation through this wilderness is defined by the winding path of Tioga Road and the intersection of the John Muir Trail as it crosses Meadow and follows the Cathedral Fork.

Elevated landmarks like Clouds Rest and Cathedral Peak tower over the surrounding drainages of Tenaya Canyon and Murphy Creek. The map detail shows localized camping and day-use facilities at the Tenaya Lake Campground and Olmsted Point, illustrating how the National Park Service managed the balance between motorized access and backcountry preservation. Numerous named water bodies, from Budd Lake to the Sunrise Lakes, dot the high basins, providing a clear record of the area's hydrology and recreational topography.