2021 Map of Merced Falls

About this map

Merced Falls sits at the foot of the Sierra Nevada foothills where the Merced River exits the steeper terrain to meet the San Joaquin Valley. This landscape is defined by the transition from the flatlands of the Central Valley to the rugged uplands marked by Table Top Mtn and Bullion Hill. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the sprawling waters of Lake McClure, including the Temperance Arm and Cemetery Ridge. The presence of numerous creeks such as Dry Cr and Browns Cr illustrates the drainage patterns feeding into the river system. Historically, this area served as a critical interface between the mountain resources and the agricultural valley, with transportation routes like Merced Falls Rd and Co Rd J16 connecting the scattered settlements and terrain features like Jones Flat and Cemetery Hill.