2015 Map of Owens Reservoir

About this map

Pate Cemetery sits north of the modern water management systems of the central California valley, serving as a quiet genealogical anchor in this rural landscape. The terrain transitions from the eastern edge of the San Joaquin Valley toward the rising foothills of the Sierra Nevada, a geography defined by the seasonal flow of Miles Cr, Owens Cr, and Mariposa Cr. The map details the vital infrastructure of the region, including Owens Reservoir and Mariposa Reservoir, which support the local agricultural economy by managing the runoff from the mountains to the east. Sparse residential development is centered around established roads like White Rock Rd and S Fresno Rd, while the Mariposa Co Merced Co boundary line cuts diagonally across the northern and southern sections, marking the administrative divide between these two San Joaquin Valley counties.