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2018 Map of Fairfield South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Fairfield and Suisun City anchor the northern edge of this landscape where the Sacramento Valley meets the intricate wetlands of the San Francisco Bay estuary. The map reveals a complex interface of suburban development and tidally influenced geography, characterized by a vast network of sloughs such as Montezuma Slough, Suisun Slough, and Cordelia Slough. These waterways wind around distinct landmasses like Joice Island and Grizzly Island, illustrating the delta's natural drainage patterns before reaching Grizzly Bay.

Smaller settlements and industrial sidings like Thomasson, Teal, and Jacksnipe are scattered throughout the marshlands, often situated along historical transport corridors. Higher ground is marked by the Potrero Hills and Suisun Hill, providing a topographical contrast to the low-lying basins. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Rockville Public Cem and Solano Community College, showing the continued evolution of land use in Solano County.