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2021 Map of Buffalo Creek

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Buffalo Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Rancho Cordova and the southern outskirts of Folsom anchor this modern topographical study, revealing the evolving suburban and industrial footprint in the Sacramento Valley. The landscape is defined by its sophisticated water management infrastructure, most notably the prominent Folsom South Canal and the Rebel Hill Ditch. These man-made features cut across the natural drainage systems of the Central Valley, intersecting various waterways including Morrison Cr, Laguna Cr, and Buffalo Cr.

Residential expansion is evidenced by the dense network of streets such as Oklahoma Rd and Manhattan St, while the presence of Aerojet Rd points toward the industrial activity historically significant to this corridor. This survey captures a specific moment in the land-use history of the region, where once-open spaces between major settlements are increasingly filled by the structured grid of the modern California landscape.