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1956 Map of Yosemite

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Yosemite
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

El Capitan and Half Dome dominate the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, which details the established tourism infrastructure and wilderness of the high Sierra. The map highlights the concentration of services at Yosemite Village and Camp Curry along the Merced River, while the southern portion focuses on the historic Wawona area and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Transportation networks including the Wawona Road and Glacier Point Road provide access to seasonal landmarks like the Badger Pass Ski Area and the South Entrance Station.

Genealogists and local historians can trace early park developments, from the small settlement at Foresta to the various ranger stations like Chinquapin Ranger Station. The survey captures a specific era of forest management and recreation prior to later modernizations, documenting numerous backcountry trails such as the Pohono Trail and Buena Vista Trail that connect remote water bodies like Ostrander Lake and Crescent Lake.