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2012 Map of Firebaugh

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Firebaugh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Firebaugh and Mendota anchor this Central Valley landscape, where an intricate web of irrigation and transit defines the agricultural economy of the early 21st century. The San Joaquin River snakes through the northern territory, shadowed by the River Branch Columbia Canal and Columbia Canal. This hydraulic network is further expanded by the massive Delta-Mendota Canal, which cuts diagonally across the quadrangle, fueling the production of regional staples at operations like Vista Del Llano Farm and Helm Ranch.

Smaller settlements and rail-aligned sidings such as Arbios, Cromir, and Benito dot the N Santa Fe Grade, reflecting the historical importance of the railway in moving goods from the fields. Away from the water, the grid of section roads like W Nees Ave and W Shaw Ave provides a structured framework for the valley's vast ranching and farming operations, including Eastside Ranch and Los Deltos Ranch.