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1962 Map of Yosemite Lake

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Yosemite Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Merced River winds through the northern portion of this landscape, its banks marked by extensive Tailings that speak to the region's dredging history. This 1960s-era survey reveals a transition from the agricultural plains toward the foothills, where the Main Canal and various Lateral channels distribute water across the territory. To the south, the Yosemite Lake (County Park) serves as a primary local landmark alongside the Merced Golf Club.

Logistics of the era are defined by established routes like Hornitos Road and Snelling Road, while the presence of an Old Railroad Grade indicates former transportation corridors now bypassed by modern pavement. Numerous seasonal drainages, including Parkinson Creek and Fahrens Creek, carve through the undulating terrain, while a Gaging Sta on Edendale Creek highlights the ongoing management of the Central Valley's water resources.