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Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County features a diverse and varied topography characterized by both low-lying valleys and rugged mountainous regions. The county encompasses a significant portion of Silicon Valley, where flat, urbanized areas are interspersed with rolling hills and foothills that rise sharply in the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west and the Diablo Range to the east. Elevations range from sea level along the San Francisco Bay shoreline to over 4,000 feet in the mountainous areas, creating a landscape that includes steep ridges, gentle slopes, and numerous canyons. Notable geographic features include the picturesque Almaden Valley, the expansive Santa Clara Valley, and numerous small rivers and streams that traverse the region, contributing to its rich ecological diversity. This varied terrain not only enhances the scenic beauty of the area but also influences local climate patterns and land use, from agriculture in the valley floors to hiking and recreation in the higher elevations.
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Name: Santa Clara County topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Santa Clara County, California, United States (36.89311 -122.20266 37.48462 -121.20829)
Average elevation: 1,060 ft
Minimum elevation: -13 ft
Maximum elevation: 4,193 ft
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