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1992 Map of Merritt

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Merritt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Plainfield and Merritt sit at the heart of this agricultural and academic landscape in the early 1990s, defined by a complex network of irrigation and drainage. The Southern Pacific Railroad cuts through the territory, passing Elston Spur as it heads toward the expanding western edge of Davis. The map highlights the significant footprint of the University of California, which occupies a large portion of the southeastern corner, bordered by the South Fork Putah Creek and its protective Levee.

Water management is the dominant feature of the terrain, with Willow Slough, Dry Slough, and several engineered waterways like Central Canal and Moore Canal lacing the valley. Large-scale infrastructure including the Yolo County Airport and a specialized Firing Range reflect the area's development beyond simple cultivation, while the historical land grant names Rio De Los Putos and Los Putos hint at the region's deeper ranching roots.