McGurk Meadow

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Lower McGurk Meadow. Ostrander Rocks in background. LowerMcGurkMeadow.jpg
Lower McGurk Meadow. Ostrander Rocks in background.

McGurk Meadow is a meadow in Yosemite National Park located near Bridalveil Fall. It is located at 37°40′48″N119°37′55″W / 37.6799288°N 119.6318303°W / 37.6799288; -119.6318303 Coordinates: 37°40′48″N119°37′55″W / 37.6799288°N 119.6318303°W / 37.6799288; -119.6318303 . [1]

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References

  1. "McGurk Meadow". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey.