2021 Map of Arena

About this map

Livingston and Atwater anchor this detailed study of the Central Valley landscape in Merced County. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and water management features, including the E Side Canal and the meandering path of Bear Creek. The map reveals the systematic development of the agricultural region through its grid-like distribution of laterals, such as the Upper Dallas Lateral, Avenue Martin Lateral, and Swenson Lateral. Smaller rural hubs like Arena are situated along major transport corridors like Campbell Blvd. This modern survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the highly engineered hydrology of the San Joaquin Valley, where drainage systems like the Livingston Drain and names like Bert Crane Rd and Olive Ave mark the intersection of infrastructure and local geography.