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2021 Map of Priest Valley

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Priest Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Priest Valley occupies a strategic high-country basin where the borders of Monterey, San Benito, and Fresno counties converge within the Diablo Range. This modern survey reveals a landscape of deep canyons and prominent ridges, defined by the drainage systems of Lewis Cr and San Lorenzo Cr. The area maintains its rural character, with movement centered along Priest Valley Rd and Peachtree Rd.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks in the Clayton Cem and Williams Duckworth Cem, which stand as markers of early ranching families in the region. The topography is exceptionally varied, ranging from the flat expanses of Monroe Valley and Peachtree Valley to the heights of Mustang Ridge and Bald Mtn. Numerous water sources, including Indian Spring and Log Cabin Spring, point to the enduring importance of water management in these coastal mountains.