Merced County Map, California
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Merced County, California
Merced County is in the Central Valley, right in the middle of farm country. Merced is the biggest city, and it’s home to the newest UC campus.
There’s a lot of dairy farms – it smells… interesting in some places. Merced’s motto is “Gateway to Yosemite”, but that’s a bit of a stretch. It’s more like “Gateway to more farms.”
The county is home to Merced National Wildlife Refuge, which is cool if you’re into birds. So hey, if you like wide open spaces and fresh produce, Merced isn’t that bad.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Merced County |
| County Seat | Merced |
| Population | Approximately 300,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Merced, Atwater, Los Banos, Livingston, Delhi, Winton |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 5, U.S. Route 99, State Route 59, State Route 140 |
| FIPS Code | 06-047 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,970 square miles (Land: 1,958 sq mi, Water: 12 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Stanislaus County (North), Tuolumne County (Northeast), Santa Clara County (West), Mariposa County (East), San Benito County (Southwest), Fresno County (South), Madera County (Southeast) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time (PST) |
| State | California |
| Coordinates | 37.3655° N, 120.7870° W |
| Etymology | Named after the city of Merced, which means “mercy” in Spanish |
| Major Landmarks | Merced National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Yosemite, Castle Air Museum, UC Merced |
| Website | Merced County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Merced County Topographic Map
This topographic map reveals Merced County’s flat landscape in the San Joaquin Valley. Use our zoom tool to study the level agricultural land and subtle elevation increases toward the eastern foothills.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Merced County Satellite Map
Agricultural development covers nearly every square mile of this Central Valley county. The San Joaquin River winds through the eastern portion, providing vital water resources.
OUTLINE MAP
Merced County Blank Map
This blank map presents Merced County’s rectangular shape in the central San Joaquin Valley. The simple outline shows the county’s position between the Coast Range and Sierra foothills.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 7 neighboring counties of Merced County:
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