2012 Map of Howard Ranch

About this map

Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct and the Delta-Mendota Canal dominate this 2012 landscape in Merced County, cutting through the western edge of the San Joaquin Valley. This section of the state’s water infrastructure runs parallel to the foothills, where the terrain transitions from the alluvial plains into the higher elevations of Whitney Canyon. The map reveals a highly structured agricultural grid, where long thoroughfares such as Whitworth Rd and Pfitzer Rd define the local geography. Several ephemeral waterways, including Garzas Cr, Mustang Cr, and Quinto Cr, descend from the western hills towards the developed valley floor. Named landmarks like the Howard Ranch and local designations such as Gun Club Rd provide specific points of interest for those researching the land use and ranching history of the Gustine area.