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2018 Map of Knowles

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Knowles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Fresno River winds through this foothill region of Madera County, anchoring a landscape where modern development at Yosemite Lakes meets the historic settlement of Knowles. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent elevations and seasonal drainages, including Buford Mtn and Lilley Mtn, with narrow canyons like Wild Hog Canyon and Buzzard Canyon cutting through the slopes. Local water sources are marked by several named springs, such as Daulton Spring, Pecan Spring, and Vichy Spring, which historically supported livestock and early homesteads in the area.

In the southwest, the waters of Hensley Lake are visible, while the northern reaches are drained by Willow Cr and Coarse Gold Cr. This 2018 survey reveals a network of rural roads, such as RD 415, and more residential street layouts around the Yosemite Lakes community. The map provides a detailed view of the natural topography, from the heights of Adkins Mtn to the low stretches of Long Hollow, illustrating the character of the Central California foothills.