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2015 Map of Woodward Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The labyrinthine waterways of the California Delta define this landscape, where the meandering Old River and Middle River carve out a series of subsided tracts and islands. In the western portion of the map, the master-planned residential community of Discovery Bay stands out with its intricate network of man-made inlets and bays, including Willow Lake, Cabrillo Bay, and Lido Bay. This modern development contrasts sharply with the surrounding agricultural peatlands of Bacon Island, Woodward Island, and the Holland Tract.

Infrastructure is vital to this low-lying region, evidenced by the Mokelumne Aqueduct traversing the center of the sheet and the presence of Las Serpientes Airport. Historically significant rail-stop names like Bixler, Werner, and Orwood trace the movement of goods through the San Joaquin Valley. The map also documents the complex hydrography of the area, featuring numerous cuts and sloughs such as Werner Dredger Cut and Indian Slough, which facilitate both irrigation and navigation.