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2012 Map of Sherman Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Sherman Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Coalinga Mineral Springs serves as a prominent focal point in this 2012 survey of the Diablo Range foothills, situated along the Coalinga-Mineral Springs Rd. The terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages including Los Gatos Cr, Warthan Cr, and the winding path of Mud Run. High points like Sherman Peak, Kreyenhagen Peak, and Goat Mountain provide significant vertical relief across the landscape.

A remarkable density of named water sources, such as Moonshine Spring, Jack Hart Spring, and Hollyhock Spring, suggests a long history of cattle ranching or transit through these canyons. Notable family-named landforms like Hans Grieve Canyon and Markland Canyon offer clues for genealogists tracking local land use and early settlements. The presence of features like The Gorge and Devils Gate highlights the narrow passages that dictated travel routes like Bear Canyon Rd through these interior hills.