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2018 Map of Taylor Monument

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Sacramento River carves a sweeping arc through the western landscape of this 2018 survey, defining the boundary between Yolo and Sacramento counties. This region, known as the American Basin, is characterized by a sophisticated network of water management features including the North Drainage Canal, N Main Canal, and West Drainage Canal. These engineered waterways reflect the historical necessity of drainage and flood control in the low-lying Sacramento Valley.

Transportation and aviation infrastructure dominate the central portion of the map, anchored by the sprawling Sacramento International Airport and the smaller Sopwith Farm Airport to the north. Traces of older river-based settlements like Beatrice and Kiesel persist along the Garden Hwy, while the northern reaches of Sacramento show significant residential development. Named river features such as Tenmile Shoals and Twelvemile Bar provide markers for navigating the river's historical course near the Taylor Monument.