2015 Map of Mercey Hot Springs

About this map

Mercey Hot Springs serves as the focal point of this 2015 study, situated at the border of Fresno and San Benito counties. This portion of the Diablo Range is defined by its complex hydrology and topographic relief, where the Little Panoche Cr and its southern fork carve through the landscape. The map details the transition from the high elevations of Panoche Mtn and the Panoche Hills down into the productive basins of the Little Panoche Valley and Panoche Valley. Geologic features like Glaucophane Ridge stand out against the drainage networks of Mine Cr and Las Aguilas Cr. This modern survey documents the persistent rural character of this California region, tracing the primary transit corridor along Little Panoche Rd as it connects isolated valleys and mineral-rich ridges.