2012 Map of Snelling

About this map

Snelling sits on the northern bank of the Merced River in this Merced County landscape, where the flat valley floor meets the rising elevations of the foothills. The town center is oriented around Montgomery St and Snelling Rd, featuring a local Po serving the surrounding agricultural and ranching community. Water management is a central theme of the geography, evidenced by the North Side Canal running parallel to the river and several intermittent waterways like Dry Cr and Peaslee Cr that drain the northern hills. To the east of town, the Bonanza Hills Airport serves the local area, while the landmark Negro Hill rises above the canal. The map captures a sophisticated network of rural roads, including Fields Rd and Merced Falls Rd, which connect the scattered homesteads and ranches to the historic settlement of Snelling.