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1999 Map of Raynor Creek

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Raynor Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Chowchilla River and its associated water management systems dominate this landscape at the intersection of Madera, Mariposa, and Merced counties. The Madera Canal cuts diagonally across the southwestern terrain, a testament to the region's complex hydraulic engineering designed to support valley agriculture. This transition from the flat agricultural plains of the San Joaquin Valley into the foothills is marked by Table Mtn and the winding course of Ash Slough, which diverges from the main river via a series of Diversion Dams.

To the north, the terrain becomes more varied as it moves toward Buchanan Hollow and Raynor Ranch. The presence of several Quarries suggests the importance of local stone extraction. Recreation is also mapped at the Eastman Lake Rec Area, where the foothills meet the river. Cattle ranching and water rights define the settlement patterns here, evidenced by numerous named creeks like Deadman Creek and Dutchman Creek that feed the lower basin.