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2012 Map of Knowles

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Knowles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Fresno River winds through this central California landscape, defining a terrain of canyons and peaks before reaching Hensley Lake in the southwest corner. The settlement of Knowles sits nestled among the Western Sierra foothills, characterized by prominent landmarks like Buford Mountain and Blueberry Hill. To the east, the residential development of Yosemite Lakes Park and Yosemite Lakes showcases a modern transition in land use, featuring the Yosemite Lakes Golf Course and numerous winding roads like John Muir Dr and Yosemite Springs Pkwy.

Tracing the historical water sources reveals several named springs, including Rodgers Spring and Vichy Spring, which supported earlier inhabitants and livestock. The map highlights the intersection of natural and managed land, from the Red Top Lookout positioned for forest monitoring to the private boundary of Zebra Ranch. Diverse geological features such as Wild Hog Canyon, Water Gulch, and Happy Hollow provide a detailed look at the local topography as it stood in the early 21st century.