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2012 Map of Rio Vista

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Rio Vista
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Sacramento River dominates this landscape, serving as the primary artery for the delta region near Rio Vista. The map documents a complex network of waterways, including the Sacramento River Deep Water Ship Channel, Cache Slough, and Steamboat Slough, which define a series of productive islands like Ryer Island and Brannan Island. The town of Rio Vista is the central hub, connected to the eastern banks by the Rio Vista Bridge and supported by local aviation at the Rio Vista Municipal Airport.

Resource extraction and river-based logistics are evident throughout the quadrangle. Several energy zones, including the Rio Vista Gas Field and Lindsey Slough Gas Field, indicate the underlying industrial value of the delta. Transit across the various sloughs is facilitated by a system of river crossings, including Hastings Ferry, Liberty Island Ferry, and Ryer Island Ferry. The layout of Newtown and the developed Delta Marina further highlight the intersection of residential growth and maritime recreation in this Sacramento Valley corridor.