2012 Map of Cerro Colorado

About this map

Cerro Colorado rises above a landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages in this early 21st-century survey of western Fresno County. The drainage patterns of Mercey Cr and the S Fork Mercey Cr dominate the northern terrain, while Vasquez Cr and Little Panoche Cr carve paths through the eastern reaches. The map reflects a sparsely settled area where the physical geography dictating land use is clear through the deep incisions of Las Aguilas Canyon. To the south, Las Aguilas Cr meanders through the foothills, indicating the historical importance of water sources in this part of California. The presence of Mine Cr in the northeast corner hints at the region's geological prospects and past land exploitation, providing a clear record of the area's topography before more modern developments or shifts in land management.