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2015 Map of Plainsburg

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Plainsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Plainsburg and the surrounding agricultural landscapes of the San Joaquin Valley are defined by a network of creeks and irrigation channels that support the region's ranching and farming operations. The landscape is characterized by its organized grid of roads, including Buchanan Hollow Rd and Plainsburg Rd, which connect small settlements and industrial outposts. Water management is central to this area of the Central Valley, evidenced by the complex paths of Dutchman Cr, Deadman Cr, and the various branches of Mariposa Creek, including the North Slough.

Transportation corridors dominate the geography, with the highway and railway routes passing through Athlone and Minturn toward the larger hub of Chowchilla. For those researching local heritage, the Helm-Turner Cemetery stands as a quiet landmark amidst the vast fields. The presence of the Johnson Ranch Airport and the transition between Merced and Madera Counties reflect the intersection of private land use and civic boundaries in this productive interior valley.