2012 Map of Brooks

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Brooks and Cadenasso anchor the northeastern corner of this Yolo County landscape, where the agricultural valley meets the steep, rising ridges of the Blue Ridge. The terrain is defined by a dense network of canyons and peaks, including Berryessa Peak and Scribner Mountain, while the eastern shore of Lake Berryessa reaches into the southwestern quadrant. This era shows a mix of traditional ranching and modern utility, evidenced by family holdings like Harris Ranch and Clark Ranch alongside the G3 Ranch Airport. The topography is particularly complex near Devils Elbow, where numerous drainages such as Tamarack Canyon and Fiske Canyon converge. The prevalence of named springs, such as Medical Spring, Sulphur Spring, and Fern Spring, suggests a landscape historically valued for its water sources in an otherwise dry, sloping environment. This topographic study captures the interface between the Capay Valley’s rural settlements and the higher elevations of the inner Coast Ranges.