2012 Map of Pacheco Peak

About this map

Pacheco Peak rises as a prominent landmark in this eastern Santa Clara County landscape, marking the convergence of several major drainages. The area is defined by its working ranchlands, with established holdings like Dowdy Ranch, O'Connor Ranch, and Shaeirn Ranch scattered throughout the high country. Water remains a central feature of the geography, with the N Fork Pacheco Cr, E Fork Pacheco Cr, and S Fork Pacheco Cr carving deep canyons and gulches as they flow toward Pacheco Lake. Along the Highway 152 corridor, the terrain transitions through points of interest such as Hurricane Canyon and the dramatic Lovers Leap formation. This mapping reveals a rugged interior of ridges and peaks, including Mustang Ridge and the oddly named Burra Burra Peak, providing a clear view of the rural and hydrologic network of this coastal range segment.