2015 Map of Panoche

About this map

Panoche Valley serves as a central corridor through the rugged Inner South Coast Ranges, where the Panoche settlement sits at the junction of Panoche Rd and Recalde Rd. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage systems, including Panoche Cr and Vallecitos Cr, which carve through the Panoche Hills and Griswold Hills. The map captures a region primarily utilized for ranching and transit between the San Joaquin Valley and the coastal mountains. Historically significant routes like New Idria Rd lead toward the remote mining districts to the south, while terrain features like Babies Gulch and Griswold Canyon offer specific landmarks for local history and property research. The boundary between Fresno and San Benito counties cuts across the northeastern peaks, illustrating the intersection of administrative lines and natural topography.