1996 Map of Mount Madonna

About this map

Morgan Hill anchors the northeast corner of this Santa Clara County landscape, where the Santa Clara Valley transitions into the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The terrain is defined by significant water management features, including the large Chesbro Reservoir and Uvas Reservoir, which capture runoff from Llagas Creek and Uvas Creek. Historical land patterns are still visible through the boundaries of old Mexican land grants like San Francisco de las Llagas and Ojo de Agua de la Coche. Further south, the map details the rugged ascent toward Mount Madonna County Park, passing the secluded settlement at Redwood Retreat. This survey documents a mid-1990s view of the area's geography, showing the spatial relationship between growing suburban infrastructure and the prominent San Andreas Fault Zone tracing the western ridges.