2000 Map of Mercey Hot Springs

About this map

Mercey Hot Springs sits at the intersection of arid canyonlands and agricultural history along the border of Fresno and San Benito counties. The landscape is defined by the corrugated ridges of the Panoche Hills and Panoche Ridge, where the hydrology is dominated by ephemeral flows like Little Panoche Creek and its South Fork. The presence of a Spring (Hot) and a nearby Landing Strip suggests a remote destination for travelers and health-seekers, even as more industrial features like a Radio Facility and scattered Mine sites occupy the higher elevations of Panoche Mtn. This area reflects a sparse, resource-driven settlement pattern where deep canyons like Capita Canyon and high points like the Panoche Valley floor dictated the path of rugged 4WD tracks and limited access roads.