2015 Map of Auckland

About this map

Auckland and Ellis Place anchor this topographic view of the foothills where the Central Valley meets the Sierra Nevada. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainages and family-named landmarks, such as Bill Moore Ridge and Lucy Runyon Canyon. Notable for its hydrography, the area features a concentration of specialized water sources including Warm Sulphur Spring, Cold Sulphur Spring, and Indian Painting Spring. The presence of Schoolhouse Spring suggests the locations of earlier rural infrastructure serving these mountain communities. Transportation is primarily limited to S Highway 245 and Millwood Dr, which navigate the steep elevations near Bear Mtn and Ash Spring Mtn. This survey captures the transition from lowland flats like Pippin Flat to the high peaks of the southern range.