2018 Map of Haystack Mountain

About this map

Courthouse Rock and Haystack Mtn anchor this transition between the foothills and the flat expanse of the San Joaquin Valley. The map shows a complex drainage system flowing toward the valley floor, including Black Rascal Cr, Stony Cr, and the winding Burns Cr. These seasonal waterways cut through distinctive landforms like China Hat and the deep Toledo Gulch. Human infrastructure is largely confined to the winding paths of Hornitos Rd and La Paloma Rd, which follow the natural contours of the terrain as they approach the Mariposa County and Merced County line. The absence of dense development preserves the visibility of the Public Land Survey System grid, which is clearly delineated across township and range lines.