2018 Map of North Fork

About this map

The San Joaquin River carves the southern boundary of this landscape, marking the topographic divide between Madera and Fresno counties. As the foothills rise into the Sierra National Forest, the settlement of North Fork serves as a central hub for the surrounding ridges and canyons. The area is defined by its complex drainage network, where Fine Gold Creek and its various forks feed into the higher country. Evidence of the region's long-standing community and land use is found in sites like the North Fork Cemetery and the more isolated Walker Cemetery to the west. Distinctive geological formations such as Kennedy Table, Bug Table, and the volcanic-sounding Table Mountain Field stand out against the high peaks of Smiley Mountain and Fish Creek Mountain. The transition from river valley to high sierra is further illustrated by the presence of the Manzanita Flume Line and infrastructure like the Bass Lake RS Heliport.