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1995 Map of North Chalone Peak

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of North Chalone Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Pinnacles National Monument dominates this mid-1990s survey, capturing the dramatic spires and ridges of the Gabilan Range on the border of Monterey and San Benito counties. The landscape is defined by the elevation gain between Chalone Creek and the high points of North Chalone Peak and South Chalone Peak. Human activity is concentrated around recreational and utility sites like the Chaparral Campground, Pinnacles Air Park, and the Bear Creek Picnic Area.

Beyond the federal park boundaries, the map traces historical land divisions such as the San Lorenzo (Sanchez) Grant Bdy and the Southern Pacific Road. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous drainages, including Stonewall Canyon and Miners Gulch, while secluded water sources like Parson Spring and Fern Chamber Moses Spring are carefully noted, indicating the critical nature of water in this semi-arid environment.