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2018 Map of White Chief Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of White Chief Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Yosemite National Park and the Sierra National Forest meet in this high-altitude landscape dominated by granite peaks and ancient groves. The map reveals a complex network of forest service roads and trails, such as Beasore Road and the Goat Meadow Upper Ski Trail, providing access to landmark summits like White Chief Mountain and Fresno Dome. Notable natural sites such as the Shadow of Giants and the Graveyard of Giants suggest the presence of massive sequoias or significant timber stands that have long defined the character of this region.

Water features including Long Meadow Creek and the Lewis Fork drain the meadows and basins, while the presence of the Black Oak Mine points to the area's history of mineral extraction. Modern recreation is evidenced by sites like the Fresno Dome Vista Camping area and the intricate Beasore Loop, which connect the various flats and meadows used by generations of outdoor enthusiasts and timber workers in Madera County.