1994 Map of Tioga Pass

About this map

Tuolumne River headwaters and the high alpine terrain of the Sierra Nevada define this mid-1990s survey. The landscape is a complex intersection of protected lands, including Yosemite National Park, the Yosemite Wilderness, and the Inyo National Forest. High-altitude research and history are visible at the Carnegie Institute Experimental Station and the Parsons Memorial Lodge near Soda Springs. The map documents the legacy of high-country mining, notably at Bennettville and the Great Sierra Mine, while the Hess Mine sits further north near Lundy Lake. Glacial features such as the Conness Glacier and dramatic granite formations like Lambert Dome and Puppy Dome dominate the topography. Modern recreation is centered around Tuolumne Meadows Lodge and the Tioga Road corridor, which provides access to numerous alpine lakes including Saddlebag Lake and the Young Lakes basin.