This layer package is a compilation of the GIS "base map" data layers for the County of Merced. These layers include Addresses, Street Names, Highways, Streets, Boundary Lines, Buildings, Schools, Waterways, Parks, Property Lines, and Planning Layers. DISCLAIMER: This is not a legal document and intended for representational use only. MDSS does not claim this data to be 100% complete or accurate.

This data set contains the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones and fault traces as shown on the Official Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones Map of the Crevison Peak quadrangle. The dataset is comprised of polygons that form regulatory zone boundaries (Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones), lines that show identified fault traces, and label points and leaderlines for fault trace annotation. These features delineate areas where surface fault rupture previously has occurred, or where local topographic, geological, and geotechnical conditions indicate a potential for permanent ground displacements such that mitigation by avoidance as stated in Public Resources Code Section 2621.5 would be required.

This feature class contains "land" (surface rights) parcel boundaries delineated for property tax assessment purposes.This feature class includes all private, tax-exempt, and state-assessed land parcels listed on the secured tax roll, but does not include mineral rights (subsurface) parcels, mobilehomes, or unsecured entities.Parcels are modeled as planimetric polygons in a seamless fabric comprising the spatial extent of the County of Kern, in the State of California.Tax Roll Data is available in separate database tables, which can be joined to the feature class using the APN field as a key.

© Kern Council of Governments. Merced County Association of Governments. City of Bakersfield, IT Division, GIS Services. City of Shafter, IT Department, GIS Division. Kern County Assessor's Office, Mapping Section.

This layer is a component of Dev Assessor mxd.

This COVERAGE contains the immediate outline of the County of Merced.

Original GIS polygon dataset derived from FEMA Department based on collected data and identified Flood Hazard zone. The scale of the data is 1:786,633 and covers the entire county of Merced. Data is updated based on FEMA updates. Source link: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1578062957793-0274cb6a7a3801a07a3db7916e64e80d/FloodwayAnalysis_and_Mapping_Nov_2019.pdf

Range—A vertical column of townships in the PLSS.Section—A one-square-mile block of land, containing 640 acres, or approximately one thirty-sixth of a township. Due to the curvature of the Earth, sections may occasionally be slightly smaller than one square mile.Township—An approximately 6-mile square area of land, containing 36 sections. Also, a horizontal row of townships in the PLSS.

Original GIS polygon dataset derived from the Assessors Department. The Williamson Act layer is represented at a scale of the data is 1:786,633 and covers the entire county of Merced. Selected attributes for Williamson Act are based on Agriculture land Maintenance. Data is updated every two months. It will provide land participation information in the Williamson Act Program.

The above map is for general location information only and does not imply access. For access information please check on the refuge's web page or contact the refuge directly. Many refuges have specific visitor services and other recreation opportunity maps. All lands and boundaries depicted in the above web map are not survey quality and should not be used for survey or legal purposes. For more information go to https://www.fws.gov/gis/data/CadastralDB/index_cadastral.html.

Original GIS polygon dataset derived from Merced County GIS Department based on TRA number. The scale of the data is 1:786,633 and covers the entire county of Merced. Data is updated based on TRA value updates provided by Assessors Department. Link to source: https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/sprdcont.htm

This dataset is a subset of the Tuolumne Aquatic Resources Relational Inventory (TARRI) compiled by Brian Quelvog, California Department of Fish and Game. This includes fork lengths and weights for species such as rainbow and brown trout, centrachids such as bluegill and green sunfish, cyprinids such as roach and hitch, as well as other groups (e.g., mosquitofish and catfish). Over seventy-five sources of information were used in making the data set including aquatic surveys by several agencies, although most of the information is contained in file reports from the California Department of Fish and Game. The area of interest includes Tuolumne County and the six surrounding counties: Calaveras, Stanislaus, Merced, Mariposa, Mono, and Alpine. Collection dates range from 1979 to 2003. What each record represents Each record represents the collection, identification, weight, and fork length of each individual of a given species of fish along with the zone, water, site, UTM coordinates, date, and person or organization responsible for the survey.

Original GIS polygon dataset derived from Merced County GIS Department based on data collected by the Department of Community of Economic Development (CED). The scale of the data is 1:786,633 and covers the entire county of Merced. Data is updated based on CED updates.

Road Centerlines was produced in DATAMARK VEP and published by Merced County.

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Merced School Districts TRAs- Merced County High School District TRAs is a layer that identifies High School District boundary locations identified by the Tax Rate Area.

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MC Community Service TRAs – Merced County Community Service TRAs is a layer that identifies Community Service boundary locations identified by the Tax Rate Area.

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Unified School Districts TRAs - Merced County Unified School Districts TRAs is a layer that identifies Unified School Districts boundary locations identified by the Tax Rate Area.

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Merced County Water District TRAs - Merced County Water Districts TRAs is a layer that identifies Water Districts boundary locations identified by the Tax Rate Area.

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Merced County Drainage TRAs - Merced County Drainage Districts TRAs is a layer that identifies Drainage Districts boundary locations identified by the Tax Rate Area.

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Merced County Irrigation District TRAs - Merced County Irrigation Districts TRAs is a layer that identifies Irrigation Districts boundary locations identified by the Tax Rate Area.

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Merced County Sanitary District TRAs - Merced County Sanitary Districts TRAs is a layer that identifies Sanitary Districts boundary locations identified by the Tax Rate Area.

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Merced County Levee Districts TRAs - Merced County Levee Districts TRAs is a layer that identifies Levee Districts boundary locations identified by the Tax Rate Area.

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Merced County Assessor Parcels - The Assessor's office maintain GIS data layers that show every parcel of property in Merced County. These parcel layers are the basis for the assessment of real property. The maps are continuously updated to reflect new parcels and changes to existing parcels.Merced County Boundary - Merced County boundary is an area located in a California Constitution defined general law county. Merced County comprises the Merced, CA Metropolitan Area. It includes in the Modesto-Merced, a portion is located north of Fresno County and Fresno, and southeast of Santa Clara County and San Jose.

· Merced Schools – Merced Schools layer identified school locations with Merced County Boundary.

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Urban Community: Includes areas in the unincorporated Merced County that have a range of housing densities, commercial uses, public sewer and/or water infrastructure, public services, and employment-generating land uses. (Note: these areas were known under the previous general plan as "Specific Urban Development Plans")

· City Planning Area - Includes land located within the adopted sphere of influence of the cities of Atwater, Dos Palos, Gustine, Livingston, Los Banos, and Merced (where there is an adopted sphere of influence agreement). The land use and development within the cities is regulated by each City's general plan and the unincorporated fringe area outside the city limits is governed by the County general Plan and individual sphere of influence or land use agreement.

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Merced County Municipal Advisory Council – A Merced County layer geographically identifies Planners overseeing different Counsels in Merced County. MACs are defined as “The board of supervisors of any county may by resolution establish and provide funds for the operation of a municipal advisory council for any unincorporated area in the county to advise the board on such matters which relate to that area as may be designated by the board concerning services which are or may be provided to the area by the county or other local governmental agencies, including but not limited to advice on matters of public health, safety, welfare, public works, and planning. Unless the board of supervisors specifically provides to the contrary, a municipal advisory council may represent the community to any state, county, city, special district or school district, agency or commission, or any other organization on any matter concerning the community. The board may pay from available funds such actual and necessary expenses of travel, lodging, and meals for the members of the council while on such official business as may be approved by the board.”

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Merced Fire Stations- The primary mission of the Merced County Fire Department is to provide a range of programs aimed at protecting the lives and property of the people of Merced County from the adverse effects of fires, sudden medical emergencies, exposure to hazardous materials, or other dangerous conditions. The layer identifies its locations.

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Parks– Park location of natural, semi-natural, or planted space set aside for human enjoyment and recreation and for the protection of wildlife or natural habitat.

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Merced Sheriff Beats - The Sherriff Department provides law enforcement services to the community. Beats are areas that are staffed around the clock, supplying emergency and non-emergency response to calls for service within the unincorporated areas of the county.

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Board of Supervisors Districts – Board of Supervisor District operate within Merced County. It is a government body that oversees the operation of County government. It geographically identifies the boundary for each Supervisor.

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Merced Police Stations – The Police Department is a professional organization to provide professional services through honest, ethical, fair and consistent practices that enhance the provision of life and property protection, utilizing advance technology.

DATAMARK VEP Layers was produced in DATAMARK VEP and published 12/01/20 05:12:00 by CUSTOMER_NAME.

Original GIS polygon dataset derived from Merced County GIS Department based on data collected by Community and Economic Development. The scale of the data is 1:786,633 and covers the entire county of Merced. Data is updated based on Community and Economic Development updates. Layer includes community names.

Range—A vertical column of townships in the PLSS.Section—A one-square-mile block of land, containing 640 acres, or approximately one thirty-sixth of a township. Due to the curvature of the Earth, sections may occasionally be slightly smaller than one square mile.Township—An approximately 6-mile square area of land, containing 36 sections. Also, a horizontal row of townships in the PLSS.

Original GIS polygon dataset derived from U.S. fish and Wildlife Service website. Grassland imagery is used as the base information to define the type and location of each grassland area. The imagery covers at scale 1:786,633. Grassland polygon within Merced County boundary. Source Link: https://www.fws.gov/gis/data/CadastralDB/index_cadastral.html.

The Merced River Trail is a proposed multi-use recreational trail between Bagby, CA and Yosemite National Park along the historic Yosemite Valley Railroad grade. Some segments are suitable for mountain biking, other segments may be challenging for hiking for some individuals.

Original GIS polygon dataset derived from Farmland Mapping & Monitoring Program Department (FMMP). The scale of the data is 1:786,633 and covers the entire County of Merced. Data is updated based on FMMP Program updates every two years. Program was established in 1982, Government Code Section 65570 mandates FMMP to biennially report on the conversion of farmland and grazing land, and to provide maps and data to local government and the public. Source Data Link: https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/fmmp

Original GIS polygon dataset derived from the Assessor Department, using parcels to delineate the area. The original scale of the data is 1:786,633 and covers the entire county of Merced and outside of the boundary. It will provide land participation information on Agriculture Irrigation Boundary. Link source: http://www.lafcomerced.org/pdfs/MunicipalServiceReviews/Ag%20Irrigation%20Service%20Providers.pdf