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2021 Map of Caruthers

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Caruthers serves as the primary hub of this agricultural corridor within the San Joaquin Valley, characterized by a dense grid of rural roads and irrigation infrastructure. The landscape is defined by the vital network of waterways that support the region's farms, including the Wristen Canal and a series of named channels such as Harlan Stevens Ditch, Elkhorn Ditch, and Smith Ditch. These features reflect the intensive water management necessary for the valley's productivity.

Small residential clusters and rural centers like Elm View and Bowles punctuate the grid of avenues. To the southeast, the Al Divine Airport provides a localized aviation landmark amidst the orchards and fields. This survey captures the modern alignment of historic land divisions, with the township and range lines of t15s r19e, t15s r20e, t16s r19e, and t16s r20e providing the structural framework for the area's development.