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2012 Map of Yosemite Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Yosemite Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Yosemite Lake anchors the southern portion of this Central Valley landscape, serving as a primary water feature in an area defined by agricultural engineering. The map reveals a complex network of irrigation infrastructure essential to Merced County farming, including the Main Canal and several specialized distributaries like Henderson Lateral, Bird Lateral, and Cadera Lateral. This system draws from natural waterways such as the Merced River, which flows through the northern reaches of the quadrangle.

Rural connectivity is maintained through established routes like Snelling Rd and Youd Rd, which cut through the drainage basins of Edendale Cr and Fahrens Cr. The presence of the Upper Golf Lateral near the lake suggests a transition between agricultural use and recreational or managed land near the Merced outskirts. The terrain remains largely open, characterized by the seasonal flow of creeks and the steady management of water through the lateral system.