2012 Map of Cressey

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The Merced River winds through this agricultural landscape in Merced County, anchoring a complex network of water management features including the Livingston Canal and several irrigation laterals like the Mcconnell Livingston Lateral and Wakefield Lateral. Small settlements such as Cortez, Ballico, and Cressey are situated among the orchards and fields, reflecting the rural character of the San Joaquin Valley. The presence of Veldhuis North Dairy and R V Dairy underscores the region's dairy industry, while the Turlock Municipal Airport serves as a northern waypoint. Local recreation and history are noted at Camp McConnell along the river, and the Winton Cem provides a site of genealogical interest near the southern margin. This survey illustrates the intricate balance between natural river flows and the extensive ditch systems like Cross Ditch Number Two used to sustain the surrounding farmland.