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1961 Map of Raynor Creek

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Raynor Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Raynor Ranch and the surrounding ranchlands sit at the intersection of Mariposa, Merced, and Madera counties during the early 1960s. This landscape is defined by its complex water management and seasonal drainages, where the Chowchilla River and Ash Slough are regulated by a series of Diversion Dams. The southern portion of the map showcases the critical infrastructure of the Madera Canal, which cuts through the foothills to support regional agriculture.

Elevations vary from the lowlands of Buchanan Hollow to the prominent height of Table Mtn. These hills are etched with numerous seasonal waterways, including Deadman Creek, Dutchman Creek, and Preston Creek. While the terrain is primarily open range, several quarries point to local mineral extraction, and the emergence of the Eastman Lake Rec Area indicates the transition of the river valley toward recreational use following later hydrological developments.