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2015 Map of Planada

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Planada and the nearby settlement of Calpack anchor this irrigation-focused landscape in the San Joaquin Valley. The map reveals a complex hydraulic network essential to the Central Valley agricultural economy, including the Le Grand Canal, Planada Canal, and various water management features like the Ivett Lateral and Vaughn Lateral. Natural drainage provided by Bear Creek, Burns Creek, and Mariposa Cr intersects with the rigid grid of rural roads and section lines.

Transportation and infrastructure are defined by the Santa Fe Ave corridor and the presence of the Flying M Airport to the north. Local history is preserved in the naming of the surrounding road network, featuring family-named routes such as Reese Rd, Bonner Rd, and Burchell Ave. The layout reflects a systematic division of land into townships and ranges, where high-density orchards and fields are supported by the intricate lateral system.