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2018 Map of Parkfield

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Parkfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Parkfield sits at the heart of this landscape, a settlement famously defined by its proximity to the San Andreas Fault, which cuts a distinct diagonal path through the terrain. The map details the rugged intersection of the Diablo Range and the Cholame Hills, where elevations rise toward Mustang Peak and Mine Mtn. This area in southern Monterey County is a network of deep drainage systems, including Joaquin Canyon, Lang Canyon, and the winding course of Little Cholame Cr.

Remote roads like the Parkfield-Coalinga Rd and Vineyard Canyon Rd provide the primary access to these cattle-ranching and seismic research grounds. Notable topographic landmarks such as Table Mtn and the broad expanse of Turkey Flat stand out against the complex contours, while smaller features like Catfish Lake and Sulphur Springs point to the varied hydrology of this seismically active corridor.