2012 Map of Parkfield

About this map

Parkfield serves as the primary focal point of this 2012 survey, situated along the drainage of Little Cholame Cr. The landscape is defined by the sharp convergence of several canyons and ridges, including Joaquin Canyon, Lang Canyon, and Lee Canyon, which feed into the larger Cholame Cr basin. A network of rural routes such as Vineyard Canyon Rd and Parkfield-Coalinga Rd provide access through the complex topography of Middle Mountain and Mine Mountain. Historical land use is suggested by features like the Hog Ranch and Durham Ranch, while Sulphur Springs and Catfish Lake point to specific water sources in this interior California region. To the northeast, the elevation rises toward Mustang Peak, overseeing the winding paths of Zapato Chino Cr and Jasper Cr as they traverse the high country.