2015 Map of Parkfield

About this map

The San Andreas Fault bisects this portion of the Diablo Range, creating a geologically unique landscape where the Pacific and North American plates meet. At the center of this seismic activity lies the small settlement of Parkfield, situated along the banks of Little Cholame Cr. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, ranging from the prominent Mustang Peak and Table Mtn to the broad expanse of Turkey Flat in the southeast. Water sources in this arid environment are marked by features like Sulphur Springs and the small Catfish Lake, while several drainages including Joaquin Canyon and Lang Canyon carve through the Cholame Hills. The map also captures the boundary between Fresno and Monterey counties, tracing the high ridges near Mine Mtn.