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1961 Map of Cressey

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Cressey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Merced River anchors this central California landscape, winding through a highly developed agricultural corridor defined by an intricate network of irrigation channels. Managed waterways like the Highline Canal, East Canal, and numerous named laterals—including Cressey Lateral and Sultana Lateral—illustrate the transformation of the valley floor into productive farmland. Two major rail lines, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Southern Pacific, run roughly parallel through the region, facilitating the movement of goods from agricultural hubs.

Rural settlements and community centers are scattered across the grid, from the larger town of Livingston with its Livingston High Sch to smaller hamlets like Cortez, Ballico, Cressey, and Winton. Recreational and municipal landmarks are also visible, such as McConnell State Park along the river and the Turlock Airport to the north. These features, along with local sites like the Winton Cem, provide a clear picture of the mid-century social and economic structure of this portion of Merced County.