2021 Map of Wawona

About this map

Wawona serves as the central hub of this mountain landscape, flanked by its northern and southern extensions along the South Fork Merced River. This 2021 survey illustrates the complex boundary between Yosemite National Park and the Sierra National Forest, where the protected Merced Wild and Scenic River corridor carves through the Sierra Nevada. The map reveals a legacy of resource use and recreation, documenting the Greens Mill Site and an extensive network of historic pathways such as the South Fork Merced Trl and Alder Creek Trl. To the south, the Chowchilla Mountains rise toward Battalion Pass, while features like Empire Meadows and Turner Ridge highlight the high-altitude terrain. The mapping also captures specialized routes including the Ten Mile Grade, providing a detailed look at how transportation evolved across these steep ridges and river valleys.