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2022 Map of Wolf

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Wolf
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Wolf sits at the center of this terrain where the foothills of the Sierra Nevada meet the Central Valley Sacramento Valley. The landscape is defined by a complex network of historic water management features, including the Cole Ditch, Redinger Ditch, and Wolf Ditch, which trace the contours of the hillsides to support local agriculture and mining interests. Family names are deeply embedded in the geography, seen in landmarks like the Elster Memorial Cem and Loney-Sanford Ranch Cem.

Elevations vary significantly across numerous named peaks such as Sugar Loaf Mtn, Bald Rock Mtn, and Bushy Mtn. The transition from the higher ground of Austin Flat down into the Meyer Ravine and Rab Ravine illustrates the drainage patterns toward the Sacramento Valley. This survey reflects a modern view of a rural landscape where traditional ranching and water rights continue to shape the distribution of roads like McCourtney Rd and Garden Bar Rd.