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2015 Map of Humphreys Station

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Humphreys Station
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Humphreys Station anchors this high-elevation landscape in Fresno County, where the topography transition from the San Joaquin Valley floor to the rising Sierra foothills is clearly defined. The area is characterized by a network of drainage systems and isolated peaks, such as Keys Mtn and Red Mtn, which overlook the dispersed settlements of Burrough Valley and Watts Valley. These valleys are interconnected by long-established thoroughfares like Tollhouse Rd and Watts Valley Rd, tracing routes through the uneven terrain.

Water plays a central role in the geography here, with seasonal drainages like Fancher Cr, Dry Cr, and Wildcat Cr dissecting the landscape. Local landmarks such as Wildcat Mtn and Green Mtn rise between the creek beds, while numerous smaller roads like Pittman Hill Rd and Oak Flat Ln provide access to the various canyons and valley floors, reflecting a history of rural land use and foothill settlement.