2018 Map of Owens Reservoir

About this map

Central Valley landscapes meet the rising foothills of the Sierra Nevada on this 2018 survey of Merced and Mariposa Counties. This eastern edge of the San Joaquin Valley is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses, including Bear Cr, Miles Cr, and Owens Cr, which flow westward toward the agricultural heartland. The terrain is marked by rural infrastructure and cattle ranching history, evidenced by the presence of Pate Cem and the winding Ranch Trl. The map illustrates the transition from the valley floor to the undulating hills, with a grid of country roads such as E Childs Ave and White Rock Rd providing access to the higher elevations. The boundary between Mariposa Co and Merced Co bisects the northeastern corner, tracing the edge of the foothills where Gunn Cr and Mariposa Cr drain the higher country.