2015 Map of Snelling

About this map

The Snelling townsite sits at the transition from the rolling foothills to the floor of the Central Valley along the banks of the Merced River. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation captures the hydraulic character of the eastern San Joaquin Valley, where intermittent drainage systems like Peaslee Cr and the S Fork Dry Cr converge toward the larger river channel. The landscape is defined by its agricultural and transit infrastructure, with long-established corridors such as La Grange Rd and Merced Falls Rd connecting the settlement to the surrounding ranchland. Regional aviation history is noted by the presence of the Bonanza Hills Airport, situated just east of the main town. The map also delineates the jurisdictional convergence of the Stanislaus and Mariposa county lines along the northern and eastern margins, reflecting the political geography of this Merced County corner.