Atlas Tract facts for kids
USGS aerial imagery of the Atlas Tract
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 Atlas Tract
Location in Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta
Atlas Tract
Location in California
Atlas Tract
Location in the United States
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| Location | Northern California |
| Coordinates | 38°02′09″N 121°22′58″W / 38.03583°N 121.38278°W |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta |
| Highest elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
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| State |  California |
| County | San Joaquin |
The Atlas Tract is a special piece of land, like an island, located in the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta in California. It's part of San Joaquin County. Even though it's called a "tract," it's surrounded by water, making it an island!
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What is the Atlas Tract?
The Atlas Tract is a unique area of land found in the heart of California. It's often called an island because it's completely surrounded by the waters of the Delta. This land is very flat and low, which is typical for areas in a river delta.
Where is Atlas Tract Located?
The Atlas Tract is in Northern California. It's specifically within the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta. This Delta is a huge area where the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers meet. They then flow out towards the San Francisco Bay.
- The Atlas Tract is part of San Joaquin County.
- Its exact location can be found using coordinates: 38°02′09″N 121°22′58″W / 38.03583°N 121.38278°W.
- In 1981, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) measured its elevation. They found it was at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. This means it's very low, almost at the same level as the water around it.
How is the Atlas Tract Managed?
Because the Atlas Tract is so low, it needs special care to protect it from floods. This is where a group called a Reclamation District comes in.
- The Atlas Tract is managed by Reclamation District 2126.
- Reclamation Districts are local government groups.
- Their main job is to build and maintain levees. Levees are like walls of earth that hold back water.
- They also manage drainage systems. This helps keep the land dry enough for farming or other uses.
- These districts are very important for protecting the land and people in the Delta from flooding.
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Aerial view of the Atlas Tract from the USGS.
