2012 Map of Monocline Ridge

About this map

Monocline Ridge dominates the western topography of this Fresno County landscape, where the rising elevation of the Tumey Hills meets the structured agricultural grid of the Central Valley. In the early 21st century, the area is defined by its transition from high desert terrain to irrigated ranch lands, marked by prominent family operations such as Chounet Ranch and Chaney Ranch. The map reveals a strict orthogonal road network, including W Manning Ave and S Brannan Ave, which intersects the Interstate 5 corridor as it cuts diagonally across the valley floor. Water management is a primary geographic driver here, with Tumey Gulch carving through the ridge to reach the lowlands. This survey provides a precise look at the ranching infrastructure in the region, including the Coit Ranch and Lillis Ranch, during a period of modern agricultural development.