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2018 Map of Galt

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Galt stands as the primary hub in this Central Valley landscape, situated where the Sacramento Co San Joaquin Co boundary line meets the winding path of Dry Cr. The area is defined by a complex hydraulic network where the Cosumnes River and its accompanying Cosumnes River Overflow create a broad floodplain punctuated by smaller tributaries like Deer Cr and Skunk Cr. North of the city, the small settlement of Twin Cities sits along the transit corridor, while the Hicksville Cem provides a point of genealogical interest for those tracing early valley families.

Agricultural and aviation history intersect at Mustang Airport and the Bottimore Ranch Airport, reflecting the region's reliance on aerial support for large-scale farming. To the west, the curiously named Deadman Gulch cuts through the terrain, contrasting with the organized grid of rural roads like Dillard Rd and Valensin Ranch Rd. The northern reach of the map captures the outskirts of Elk Grove, showing the continued northward expansion toward the regional center.