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1961 Map of Stevinson

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Stevinson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Stevinson and the surrounding Central Valley ranch lands are defined by an intricate network of water management features, where the Merced River and San Joaquin River converge. This 1961 survey, updated in the 1980s, captures the highly organized landscape of irrigation and drainage essential to local agriculture. The East Side Irrigation Canal cuts diagonally across the terrain, supplemented by numerous laterals like Lateral 8 and Lateral 4.

Social and civic life is centered at the Merquin Sch and the green space of Hagaman Park near the Milliken Bridge. To the south, the landscape shifts toward more riparian and marshy territory, marked by Gravel Slough, Salt Slough, and extensive Duck Ponds. These wetlands, including areas near the Modesto Gun Club, highlight the region's importance as a seasonal habitat and hunting ground amidst the surrounding agricultural grid.