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2018 Map of Priest Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The San Andreas Fault cuts a diagonal path through this portion of the Diablo Range, defining the complex tectonic landscape along the borders of Monterey, San Benito, and Fresno Counties. At the center of this drainage network lies Priest Valley, where Priest Valley Rd follows the course of Lewis Cr as it flows toward the south. The topography is defined by prominent elevations such as Mustang Ridge and Twin Peaks, creating a series of isolated basins including Charley Valley and Monroe Valley.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant markers of early settlement, such as the Williams-Duckworth Cem near the northern boundary and the Clayton Cem tucked into the hills near Lewis Cr. The map also identifies numerous water sources essential to life in this arid region, including Log Cabin Spring, Bear Spring, and Monroe Lake. These features, alongside family-named landmarks like Hans Grieve Canyon and Charley Mtn, trace the human imprint on a terrain primarily shaped by geological forces.