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2015 Map of Salida

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Stanislaus River defines the northern boundary of this Central Valley corridor, separating San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties as it flows past the southern edge of Ripon. This 2015 survey reveals the intensive agricultural engineering of the region, marked by a sophisticated grid of irrigation canals including Lateral Number Six, Lateral Number Seven, and the Root Lateral. These waterworks support a landscape transitioning from rural acreage to the northward expansion of Modesto.

Educational institutions and local landmarks are prominent, from the Woodcolony Cemetery to modern campuses like Modesto Jr Coll and Kaplan College-Modesto Campus. The transportation spine of Highway 99 bisects the map, driving the growth of communities such as Salida and North McHenry, while established neighborhoods like Aurora and Standiford fill the suburban spaces between the historic orchard lands and the river valley.