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2015 Map of Jericho Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Jericho Valley serves as the focal point of this 2015 topographic study, situated where the boundaries of Lake, Yolo, and Napa Counties converge. This high-country landscape is defined by its series of distinct upland basins, including Jerusalem Valley, Morgan Valley, and Paradise Valley. The complex hydrography of the region is traced through the headwaters of Putah Creek and its numerous tributaries like Hunting Cr and Bucksnort Cr, while small bodies of water such as Wildcat Lake and Amel Lake provide important landmarks.

Named peaks and ranges dominate the topography, with Jim Davis Peak, Petticoat Mtn, and the Watson Range rising above the valleys. Cultural features are relatively sparse, though the historic transit routes of Jerusalem Grade and the Berryessa Knoxville Rd indicate the area's ongoing use for ranching and resource management. Unique terrain labels like Hells Half Acre and The Cedars suggest localized botanical or geological features known to area residents and researchers.