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2018 Map of Garza Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Garza Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Avenal sits at the edge of the San Joaquin Valley, where the flat reaches of the Central Valley meet the rising elevations of the Diablo Range. This 2018 survey documents the sharp transition from the industrial and agricultural floor of the Kettleman Plain into the complex topography of the Kreyenhagen Hills and the prominent spine of Reef Ridge. The map reveals a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and natural springs, including Willow Spring and the aptly named Dirty Spring, which have long influenced the accessibility of this arid terrain.

Remote canyons such as Baby King Canyon and Bullpen Canyon carve into the ridges, while high points like Garza Peak and Tar Peak provide distinct landmarks. In the southern portion, the geography opens into Sunflower Valley and Hay Flat, illustrating the diverse landforms that bridge the gap between the valley floor and the high peaks of the interior ranges. The presence of The Turtle Hole and the Chalk Buttes highlights the unique geological features characteristic of this part of the California Coast Ranges.