2012 Map of Le Grand

About this map

Agricultural development and water management define this Central Valley landscape southeast of Merced. The area is characterized by a precise grid of rural roads and large-scale farming operations, including Wells Nut Farm in the western portion and Reimer Farms to the south. Three significant seasonal waterways—Mariposa Cr, Deadman Cr, and Dutchman Cr—cut across the terrain from northeast to southwest, highlighting the natural drainage patterns of the valley floor. Transportation infrastructure is anchored by the diagonal corridor of Santa Fe Ave, which runs parallel to the rail line, intersecting major east-west arteries like Le Grand Rd and Buchanan Hollow Rd. This survey reflects the modern industrial scale of California's nut and crop production, where family-named roads like Harvey Petitt Rd and Raynor Ranch Rd demarcate expansive landholdings.