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2015 Map of Yosemite Falls

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Yosemite Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Yosemite Village serves as a primary reference point in this high-elevation terrain where the granite heights of the Sierra Nevada define the landscape. The geography is dominated by the dramatic descent of water, specifically the multi-tiered Yosemite Falls, comprising both the Upper Yosemite Fall and Lower Yosemite Fall. To the east, the map traces the deep incision of Tenaya Canyon and the massive formations of North Dome, Basket Dome, and Mt Watkins.

Modern infrastructure is represented by the winding path of Tioga Road / Big Oak Flat Rd, which provides access to seasonal landmarks like Porcupine Flat. This survey highlights the vertical nature of the park, from the low floor at Indian Canyon to the summits of Mt Hoffmann and Eagle Peak. For those studying the spatial relationship between these iconic monoliths, the map details technical features such as Arrowhead Spire, Lost Arrow, and the Quarter Domes.