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2012 Map of Mindego Hill

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Mindego Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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Foothill College and the surrounding residential enclaves of Los Trancos Woods and Vista Verde anchor this area in the hills above the Santa Clara Valley. The landscape transitions from suburban educational and residential clusters into a high-elevation backcountry defined by major ridges, including Russian Ridge and Monte Bello Ridge. A network of specialized agricultural and recreational sites is scattered throughout these summits, including the Big Dipper Ranch, Pony Tracks Ranch, and Skyline Ranch.

Deep canyons carved by Stevens Cr and the San Lorenzo River define the local topography, which also features many group camping sites such as Hillside Group Camp and Ravine Group Camp. The legacy of 19th-century industry is quietly recorded in labels like Gold Mine Cr and Coal Mine Ridge, while the remote character of the southern portion of the quadrangle is maintained at sites like Camp Pomponio.