2015 Map of Mount Madonna

About this map

Morgan Hill serves as the gateway to the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains in this modern survey. The map details the transition from the suburban edge of the Santa Clara Valley to the protected watersheds of the Chesbro Reservoir and Uvas Reservoir. This landscape is defined by its hydrology and seismic activity, with the prominent line of the San Andreas Fault cutting through the southwestern portion of the sheet. To the north, the historic Mount Hope Cemetery sits near Nob Hill, while the southern reaches rise toward the summit of Mount Madonna. The rugged interior is marked by deep cuts like Murphy Canyon and Blackhawk Canyon, illustrating how the local terrain has dictated the winding paths of roads like Little Uvas Rd. Collectors can trace the drainage of Llagas Cr and Little Arthur Cr as they flow through the agricultural pockets of Paradise Valley and Hayes Valley.