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2015 Map of Santa Rita Bridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Santa Rita Park sits at the heart of an intricate network of water management features in the San Joaquin Valley, where the San Joaquin River and various sloughs define the landscape. This 2015 study reveals a complex system of canals and ditches, such as the Temple Santa Rita Canal and Riverside Canal, designed to distribute water across the low-lying agricultural terrain. The map captures the intersection of several county boundaries, including the meeting points of Merced, Madera, and Fresno counties.

Prominent features include Turner Island and Emmett Field, illustrating the localized nomenclature of the valley's land tracts. The abundance of named waterways like Salt Slough, Mariposa Slough, and Santa Rita Slough reflects a landscape traditionally shaped by seasonal flooding and modern irrigation. The Santa Rita Bridge serves as a critical transit point over the river, anchoring the local road network that follows the section lines of the Central Valley.