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2012 Map of Tioga Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Yosemite National Park dominates this high-elevation landscape, where the Sierra Nevada's crest creates a dramatic watershed for the Tuolumne River and the Dana Fork. At the southern edge, Tuolumne Meadows Lodge and the historic Soda Springs serve as touchstones for mountaineers and visitors entering the park. The geography is defined by its glacial heritage, clearly visible in the Conness Glacier beneath the towering Mount Conness, and the numerous alpine basins holding the McCabe Lakes and Young Lakes.

Transport and recreation intersect at Tioga Pass, the high gateway where the Tioga Pass Entrance controls access to the park's interior. Evidence of earlier human activity appears near the Bennettville Trailhead, where a lone Mine label hints at the region's prospecting history. Along the eastern corridor, Saddlebag Lake Resort and multiple campgrounds like Sawmill Campground provide a base for exploring high-country landmarks such as Lembert Dome and Tioga Crest.