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2015 Map of Los Banos Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Los Banos Valley transitions from the western edge of the San Joaquin Valley into the complex topography of the Diablo Range. The area is defined by the drainage systems of Los Banos Cr and its tributaries, including the N Fork Los Banos Cr and S Fork Los Banos Cr. These waterways carve through the uplifted terrain of Mustang Ridge and Ortigalita Ridge, creating deep conduits such as Hoffman Canyon and Herrero Canyon.

A network of local roads like Sweeny Rd provides access to remote landmarks such as Lookout Mtn and Sweeney Hill. The map identifies localized features of interest for researchers, such as Carrisalito Springs and Carrisalito Flat, which point to historical water sources and livestock grazing areas in this arid stretch of Merced County. The elevation varies significantly from the Central Valley floor toward high points like Bullard Mtn.