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2018 Map of Clay

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Clay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Clay and Herald anchor this rural landscape in the Central Valley, where the intersection of agriculture and modern water management is clearly visible. The massive Folsom South Canal cuts a straight path north-to-south across the terrain, contrasting with the natural, meandering courses of Badger Cr and Hadselville Cr. This area is defined by its grid of named country roads, such as Alta Mesa Rd and Simmerhorn Rd, which reflect the long-standing land divisions and township boundaries of the region.

Local infrastructure includes the Bottimore Ranch Airport and a series of distinct topographic features like Windmill Draw and Rolling Draw. Along the southern boundary, Dry Cr marks the border between Sacramento County and San Joaquin County. The map reveals a transition from the lower valley floor toward the rising elevations to the east, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of the Skunk Cr and Griffith Cr drainage systems.