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1969 Map of Sherman Peak

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Sherman Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Coalinga Mineral Springs stands as a focal point in this remote section of the Diablo Range during the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by the high, weather-beaten terrain of Juniper Ridge and Bald Mountain, which separate numerous seasonal drainages like Grabast Canyon and Hot Springs Canyon. To the north, the Los Gatos Creek County Park and a small Cem suggest early community activity centered around the permanent water of Los Gatos Creek.

The survival of named water sources such as Moonshine Spring, Hollyhock Spring, and Skeleton Spring highlights the importance of reliable water for livestock and travelers in this arid environment. Traces of human presence appear in the network of jeep trails crossing Gravelly Flat and leading toward Sherman Peak, while names like Robbers Canyon and Devils Gate hint at the storied history of this corner of Fresno County.