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2023 Map of Tucker Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Sierra Nevada and Yokuts Valley anchor this detailed study of the foothills east of Fresno, where the landscape transitions into the high peaks of the Sierra. The map reveals a dense network of naming conventions tied to local families and geographic markers, seen in the numerous private roads such as Hall Ln, Drake Ln, and George Smith Rd. The area is characterized by several distinct high points, including Tucker Mtn, Corn Jack Peak, and Goldstein Peak, which overlook a series of fertile valleys like Shannon Valley and Shipes Valley.

The presence of the Baker & Hall Airport suggests a level of remote accessibility, while the Fresno Co Tulare Co boundary line bisects the southern portion of the sheet near Washapie Mtn. Local watercourses like Sand Creek and Bull Creek drain the complex terrain, weaving between ridges named for early settlers or landmarks, such as Ruth Hill and Hoffman Point. This document provides a clear look at the residential and agricultural footprint of the region in the early twenty-first century.