1961 Map of Atwater

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Castle Air Force Base dominates the eastern landscape of this early 1960s survey, illustrating the significant military footprint in the Central Valley during the Cold War. The surrounding agricultural network is defined by a complex system of irrigation and drainage, including the El Capitan Canal, Amsterdam Canal, and Turlock Lake Canal. The Merced River meanders through the northern section, bordered by McConnell State Park and crossing points like Shaffer Bridge.