Agricultural water systems dominate the landscape east of Merced, where a complex network of irrigation channels like the Le Grand Canal and Planada Canal support local production. This 2012 survey illustrates the intersection of heavy transport and rural industry, with Santa Fe Ave cutting through the terrain alongside significant operations like Hillcrest Dairy and Mayo Dairy Number 1. Small aviation and ranching interests are evident in landmarks such as the John Myers Airport and Double Creek Ranch. The natural drainage of the San Joaquin Valley is visible through the winding paths of Bear Cr, Mariposa Cr, and Black Rascal Cr, which contrast with the straight-line geometry of the local lateral system, including the Ivett Lateral and Vaughn Lateral.
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1914 · Merced
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1915 · Owens Creek
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1916 · Hopeton
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1917 · Merced
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1918 · Owens Creek
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1918 · Lingard
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1918 · Planada
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1918 · La Grand
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1919 · Indian Gulch
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1919 · Haystack Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:31,680