Image: Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, California (20952163403)
Description: Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos is a census-designated place (CDP) in Madera County, California, United States. It is part of the Madera–Chowchilla Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 8,569 at the 2010 census, up from 7,300 at the 2000 census. The Bonadelle Ranchos is often regarded as a Valley-Foothill transitional zone, because its elevation is higher than average for valley but slightly too low to be considered part of the Sierra foothills. Immediately Northeast lies the rugged foothills of the Sierra Nevada range. Its environment corresponds, showing qualities of a transition zone. The Northeast portion of the area is the highest in elevation,and small tabletop hills are present: most notably Adobe Hill, which lies at an elevation of 640 feet. All throughout the area, there is large, rolling hills. Multiple creeks run through the area, but none are large enough to bring constant flow. The creeks include Little Dry Creek, Bonadelle Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Root Creek. Many of these waterways flow in the winter months, when rainfall and snow filter down from the nearby foothills. There are many seasonal ponds in the area, however most are too small and short-lived to offer recreational activities. Many of the wildlife is typical for this type of environment. Mammals include foxes, ground squirrels, coyotes, raccoons, skunks and occasionally bobcats and mountain lions. Dove, crows, ravens, ducks, Scrub jays, California woodpeckers, egrets, red tailed hawks, turkey vultures, and geese can be found as well. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonadelle_Ranchos-Madera_Ranchos,_C... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Text_of_Creative_Commons_...
Title: Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, California (20952163403)
Credit: Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, California
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