2015 Map of Raynor Creek

About this map

The Chowchilla River winds through the boundary lands of the San Joaquin Valley, where the transition from flat valley floor to the rising foothills of the Sierra Nevada is marked by the prominent Table Mtn. This landscape is defined by its complex water management and seasonal drainage, featuring the Madera Canal and several significant creeks including Deadman Cr, Dutchman Cr, and the eponymous Raynor Creek. The geography here reflects the tri-county intersection of Merced, Madera, and Mariposa, showing the intersection of agricultural infrastructure and the natural topography of the Central Valley. Surveyed in the mid-2010s, the map provides a clear record of the area's rural road network, including Buchanan Hollow Rd and Preston Rd, which navigate the increasingly contoured terrain as the valley meets the mountains.