2012 Map of Antioch South

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Coal Mine Tunnels and the Rose Hill Cem anchor the western portion of this landscape, marking the historic mining activity that once defined the foothills. While the northern edge shows the modern expansion of residential streets like Buchanan Rd and James Donlon Blvd, the southern reaches remain dominated by canyons and valleys including Deer Valley, Horse Valley, and Dark Canyon. The Contra Costa Canal winds through the northern hills, a critical piece of water infrastructure that supports both the residential developments and the Antioch Municipal Reservoir. To the south, the terrain becomes more isolated, characterized by large land tracts such as the Contra Costa County Jail Farm and the Morgan Territory School, while named sites like Marsh Creek Springs and Sunshine Camp indicate a history of rural gathering places along the creek beds.