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1956 Map of Charleston School

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Charleston School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Merced Co is defined here by an intricate water management system designed to support Central Valley ranching and farming. Two major infrastructure projects, the California Aqueduct and the Delta-Mendota Canal, parallel each other across the terrain, supported by the massive Dos Amigos Pumping Plant. These industrial arteries cut through a region dominated by family-named landmarks and local centers such as the Charleston Sch, Woo Ranch, and Hamburg Farms.

To the northeast, the character of the land shifts toward managed wetlands. The presence of the Duck Ponds and various private recreation sites, including the Brito Gun Club and Santa Cruz Gun Club, suggests a long history of seasonal waterfowl hunting. Near the southern boundary, the natural drainage of Laguna Seca Creek provides a contrast to the engineered channels of the Gadwall Canal and Outside Canal.