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2023 Map of Smith Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Smith Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Diablo Range dominates this corner of the California coast ranges, where the border between Fresno County and Monterey County winds through a complex series of ridges and deep-cut canyons. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, featuring prominent summits such as Smith Mtn, Ho'tay Peak, and Andrews Peak. These peaks overlook secluded basins like Bourdieau Valley and Hidden Valley, while the drainage of Warthan Creek provides a primary corridor through the hills.

Evidence of local history is etched into the terrain through family-named landmarks and historical sites. The Warthan Cem stands as a quiet marker of early settlement along the creek, while the presence of Stone Canyon and Sawmill Canyon suggests the early resource-based activities that once occurred here. This contemporary survey captures the enduring geography of the Cholame Hills and the winding course of Big Sandy Creek, documenting the area before natural shifts or human development further alter these remote mountain reaches.