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1962 Map of Little Table Mountain

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Little Table Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

San Joaquin Experimental Range occupies the northeastern reaches of this landscape, where the foothills of Madera County meet the valley floor. The map highlights a rural infrastructure of named ranching outposts and historic stopping points, including the notable Twentytwo Mile House and the Zebra Station. These sites, along with the Wide Awake Ranch and Shaubach Ranch, reflect the agricultural foundations of the region during the mid-20th century.

Water management and transportation define the southern half of the quadrangle, anchored by the Madera Canal and a prominent Siphon crossing the drainage of Hildreth Creek. The terrain is characterized by geological landmarks like Little Table Mtn and Adobe Hill, while industrial activity is visible at a Quarry near Bates Station. The network of unimproved roads and the Hildreth Road connect these isolated ranch holdings, showing the transition from wilder experimental rangelands to managed water systems.