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2018 Map of San Luis Dam

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of San Luis Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The San Luis Dam serves as the centerpiece of this West Side landscape, holding the massive waters of the San Luis Reservoir against the eastern foothills of the Diablo Range. The 2018 geography illustrates the sophisticated hydraulic engineering of the region, where the Delta-Mendota Canal and the San Luis Wasteway manage water flow between the reservoir and the O'Neill Forebay. On the reservoir's eastern shore, North Beach and South Beach provide recreational access, while landmarks like Indian Point and Quien Sabe Point define the rugged shoreline near Lone Oak Bay.

Inland development is concentrated around Santa Nella Village, a critical junction where local roads like McCabe Rd and Fahey Rd meet the arterial transport network. The map captures the rugged interior terrain south of the dam, characterized by high points such as Basalt Hill and natural water sources including Domengine Spring and Willow Spring. The contrast between the engineered reservoir system and the primitive paths like Lone Oak Trail highlights the meeting of industrial utility and the natural environment.