2018 Map of Mount Madonna

About this map

Mt Madonna stands as a prominent peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains, overlooking a landscape defined by the tectonic influence of the San Andreas Fault which cuts through the southwestern corner of this survey. The terrain transitions from the developed corridors of Morgan Hill and the edge of Gilroy in the east to the steep canyons and ridges of the western highlands. Water management is central to the area's geography, with the Chesbro Reservoir and Uvas Reservoir capturing flow from the surrounding peaks. Historical land divisions are visible through the inclusion of the Solis Rancho and numerous named valleys like Paradise Valley and Hayes Valley. This 2018 data provides a modern record of the interface between growing residential areas and the protected, fire-prone slopes of the southern Santa Cruz range, where local landmarks like El Toro and Nob Hill rise above the Santa Clara Valley.