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2012 Map of Yosemite Falls

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Yosemite Village serves as the primary human anchor in this high-elevation landscape, situated near the dramatic vertical drop of Yosemite Falls. The topography is defined by massive granite features including North Dome, Mount Hoffmann, and the Watkins Pinnacles, which flank the deep carved valleys of Tenaya Cr and Yosemite Cr.

Modern infrastructure for recreation is evident at the Yosemite Creek Campground and Porcupine Flat Campground, while smaller natural landmarks like Lukens Lake and Wegner Lake offer quieter water features away from the major falls. The mapping provides precise detail for prominent vertical points such as Eagle Tower and Arrowhead Spire, which are essential references for navigating the high Sierra terrain.