2012 Map of Mercey Hot Springs

About this map

Mercey Hot Springs anchors the western edge of this landscape, serving as a distinct focal point in a region defined by its drainage systems and sharp elevation changes. The hydrology of the area is dominated by the winding course of Little Panoche Cr and its major tributary, S Fork Little Panoche Cr, which carve through the terrain toward the lower elevations. The physical geography is marked by significant rises such as Panoche Mountain in the northeast and the distinctive Glaucophane Ridge to the west, suggesting a geology rich in metamorphic rock. Movement through this portion of Fresno County is facilitated by the Panoche Access Rd, which connects the high ground near the ridges to the sheltered expanses of Indian Valley in the southeast. This 2012 survey illustrates a sparsely populated but geographically complex section of the California Coast Ranges.