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1961 Map of Cressey

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Cressey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Livingston serves as a primary hub of activity in this agricultural region of Merced County, situated along the Southern Pacific tracks. The landscape is defined by an intensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the East Canal, Highline Canal, and numerous laterals like the Stoddard Lateral, which feed the surrounding orchards and fields. This intricate water system supports the smaller communities of Cressey, Ballico, and Cortez, each positioned strategically along the rail lines and local thoroughfares.

The Merced River meanders through the central portion of the quadrangle, providing a natural contrast to the rigid grid of the canal system. Along its banks, McConnell State Park offers a preserved riparian corridor. The map records a period of developed transit and industry, featuring the Turlock Airport in the north and the heavy presence of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, which cuts diagonally across the terrain to serve local shipping needs.