2012 Map of Merritt

About this map

Agricultural lands and water management systems define this portion of the Sacramento Valley, where the city of Davis expands toward the educational and aviation hubs to its west. The landscape is a network of engineered waterways, including the Willow Canal, Moore Canal, and Yolo Central Canal, which support the surrounding farm tracts. Significant drainage features like Willow Slough and Dry Slough meander across the terrain, illustrating the historical hydrologic patterns of the basin. Aviation infrastructure is prominent with both University Airport and Yolo County Airport serving the region. Near the modern residential developments of Davis, the artificial Stonegate Lake and the Davis Golf Course mark the transition from urban to rural use. To the north, the small settlement of Merritt sits near the Elston Spur railroad line, while the community of Plainfield occupies a central position among the grid of county roads.