2012 Map of Ortigalita Peak

About this map

Ortigalita Peak anchors this corner of Fresno County, overlooking a landscape defined by seasonal drainages and remote ranch roads in the early 21st century. The terrain is marked by a complex network of canyons and flats, including Molina Canyon and Wisenor Flat, where the presence of water sources like Piedra Azul Spring and Carranza Spring would have been vital for livestock and early inhabitants. These springs and the numerous ephemeral streams, such as Miner Cr and Ortigalita Cr, dictate the movement of roads through the foothills. Local transport relies on a web of named routes like Arburua Rd and Langdon Rd that trace the contours of the land, connecting isolated high points like the distinctive Sugarloaf with the lower creek beds.