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2015 Map of Buttonwillow

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Buttonwillow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Buttonwillow serves as the focal point of this agricultural landscape within the San Joaquin Valley, where an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure defines the local economy. The map illustrates the sophisticated water management systems essential to the Central Valley, including the E Side Canal and numerous specialized channels like Garden Ditch, Sudan Ditch, and Corn Camp Ditch. Small settlements such as Kilowatt and Bowerbank are positioned along the primary transport corridors, reflecting the region's development around utility and rail access.

Natural drainage features like Jerry Slough are integrated into a grid-heavy layout of rural roads and drainage ways such as Elk Grove Drain and Depot Drain. The density of named ditches, including Mirasol Ditch and Weed Island Ditch, provides a granular look at the history of land use and water rights in this part of Kern County. This 2015 survey preserves the layout of local landmarks from 7th Standard Rd down to the street level of the town center.