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2021 Map of Chittenden

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Chittenden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Gilroy and the historic settlement area of Old Gilroy anchor this study of the southern Santa Clara Valley, where the landscape transitions into the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The map documents a complex drainage system where Llagas Cr, Uvas Cr, and Carnadero Cr converge toward the Pajaro River, a critical hydrological junction that has historically defined local agriculture and transport. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the steep terrain of Lomerias Muertas and the Flint Hills, overlooking the broad expanse of the San Juan Valley.

Modern infrastructure is represented by Gavilan College and the major corridor of the S Valley Fwy, which follows the path of the historic El Camino Real. Significant natural features like Soda Lake and the Chittenden Pass mark the narrow gap between the mountain ranges, providing a clear view of the natural bottleneck that forced rail and road traffic through this specific corridor for over a century.