Tuolumne Meadows
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Tuolumne Meadows (/tuˈɒləmi/) is a gentle, dome-studded, sub-alpine meadow area along the Tuolumne River in the eastern section of Yosemite National Park in the United States. Its approximate location is 37°52.5′N 119°21′W. Its approximate elevation is 8,619 feet (2,627 m). The term Tuolumne Meadows is also often used to describe a large portion of the Yosemite high country around the meadows, especially in context of rock climbing.[2][3]
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Tuolumne Meadows | |
Nearest city | Lee Vining, California |
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Coordinates | 37°52′30″N 119°21′00″W |
Area | 0.4 acres (0.16 ha) |
Built | 1934 (1934) |
Built by | Civilian Conservation Corps |
Architect | Wosky, John |
Architectural style | National Park Service rustic |
NRHP reference No. | 78000371[1] |
Added to NRHP | November 30, 1978 |
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