2012 Map of Haystack Mountain

About this map

Haystack Mountain rises above a landscape defined by ranching and drainage networks in this 2012 survey. The area is marked by established properties such as La Paloma Ranch and Waltz Ranch, connected by thoroughfares including Hornitos Rd and La Paloma Rd. A complex system of seasonal and intermittent watercourses, including Black Rascal Cr, Burns Cr, and Stony Cr, carves through the terrain, shaping local landmarks like China Hat and the prominent Courthouse Rock. Geologic and historical features are further evidenced by named depressions and canyons, such as Toledo Gulch and Greaser Gulch, which lead toward the larger Indian Gulch in the southeastern quadrant. This map details the modern rural character of Merced County, where land use remains centered on wide-open ranching tracts and the natural hydrology of the Central Valley's foothills.