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2015 Map of Crows Landing

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Crows Landing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Crows Landing sits at the heart of this Central Valley landscape, where the agricultural grid meets the winding course of the San Joaquin River. The map illustrates a highly managed hydrological system critical to the region's productivity, featuring the prominent Delta-Mendota Canal and an intricate network of irrigation channels like Main Canal, Lateral G, and Lateral J. These man-made waterways contrast sharply with natural features such as Orestimba Cr and Pear Slough.

Near the northwestern corner, the outskirts of Patterson are visible, while the small settlement of Jet appears further south. The significance of river crossings in this era is highlighted by the Crows Landing Bridge, which connects the rural road network across the river near Lake Ramona. This survey documents the intersection of legacy river-bottom geography and the modern industrial-scale water infrastructure that sustains Stanislaus County.