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2015 Map of Mount Vaca

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Mount Vaca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mount Vaca and the Blue Ridge dominate this section of the Vaca Mountains, where the elevation falls sharply into the Vaca Valley and the western edge of the Sacramento Valley. This landscape is defined by its deep canyons and ridges, including Wild Horse Canyon, Gates Canyon, and Cold Canyon, which channel various creeks toward the valley floor. The boundary between Napa Co and Solano Co follows the highest ridgelines, marking a significant topographical transition between the coastal ranges and the agricultural interior.

Rural life is anchored by the small settlement of Bucktown and the scattered residences along Pleasants Valley Rd. Historically, the area has balanced its challenging terrain with land use like Blake Sky Park and ranching, evidenced by local routes such as Pleasant Hills Ranch Rd and Scenic Ranch Ln. Water management is vital to the region, with Putah Creek and its associated canals serving the lower elevations while Lake Berryessa borders the northwestern corner.