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2018 Map of Atwater

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Atwater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Atwater serves as the central hub of this Central Valley landscape, where an intricate network of irrigation laterals and drains supports the region's agricultural character. The map illustrates a highly organized grid of water management, including the Livingston Canal, Atwater Canal, and Buhach Lateral, which weave between small community clusters like Buhach and Castle Gardens. The influence of aviation and transit is evident in the layout of Merced Regional Airport/Macready Field and the corridor along Southern Pacific Ave.

Beyond the primary city, the land transitions into a patchwork of rural holdings and smaller stations like Fluhr and Fergus. Significant natural and engineered waterways, such as Bear Creek and Hartley Slough, define the southern reaches of the quadrangle. This detailed survey captures the intersection of residential growth in Merced and Franklin with the persistent industrial and agrarian infrastructure that has long defined Merced County.