2015 Map of Monocline Ridge

About this map

Monocline Ridge rises sharply from the Central Valley, creating a stark geological boundary between the flat agricultural lands of the San Joaquin Valley and the rising elevations of the Diablo Range. This landscape illustrates the transition from the grid-aligned roads of the valley floor, such as W Manning Ave and S Jerrold Ave, to the more complex topography of the Tumey Hills and Ciervo Hills. Several established agricultural outposts, including Chounet Ranch and Chaney Ranch, are situated along the base of these hills, marking the intersection of ranching operations and the seasonal drainage of Tumey Gulch. The boundary between Fresno County and San Benito County cuts across the southwestern portion of the sheet, where the terrain reaches towards Ciervo Mountain.