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2012 Map of Tuolumne

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Tuolumne City and the neighboring settlement of Tuolumne anchor the western edge of this landscape, where the Sierra Nevada foothills meet dense timberlands. The area is defined by its network of historic ranching properties, including Matsen Ranch, Ingalls Ranch, and Murphy Ranch, alongside former mining and logging hubs such as Arastraville and Buchanan. The terrain is deeply incised by the N Fork Tuolumne River and several significant tributaries like Hunter Cr and Turnback Cr.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the cultural footprint of the region through the Cherokee Cem and Tuolumne Cem, while landmarks like the Hermitage Airport and Riverside Picnic Area provide modern points of reference. The map details a complex road system including the long-standing Ponderosa Way and Buchanan Rd, which navigate around prominent topographical features like Mount Eaton and Paper Cabin Ridge.