2018 Map of Ranchita

About this map

Montezuma Valley serves as a high desert corridor on this 2018 survey, centered on the small settlement of Ranchita and the historic transition toward the San Felipe Valley. The landscape is dominated by complex topography, with the San Ysidro Mtn to the north and the Volcan Mountains to the southwest. A significant portion of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses these ridges, providing a modern record of this long-distance hiking route as it passes through the San Felipe Hills. Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, represented by numerous named points like Lithia Spring, Government Springs, and Paroli Spring. Local history is visible in the network of mountain roads such as Old Mine Rd and Old Saddle Rd, which hint at the region's earlier ranching and prospecting chapters.