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1967 Map of Morgan Hill

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Morgan Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The Humboldt River corridor dominates the southeastern corner of this high-desert landscape, where the legacy of early transcontinental transportation is clearly visible. The parallel lines of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads follow the river's path, tracing the vital transit route through the Great Basin that sustained Western expansion. Nearby, the River Ranch and its associated River Ranch Interchange mark a transition point between the valley floor and the ascending terrain of the high country.

Rising to the north, the topography culminates at Peko Peak and Morgan Hill. This area is defined by a network of seasonal drainages such as Winter Creek and Smith Creek, punctuated by vital water sources like Warm Springs, Winter Creek Well, and White Hills Well. A complex system of Jeep Trails provides access to these elevations, suggesting a land used for ranching and resource management across the expanse of Dennis Flats.