urbanization and important farmlands, 1984 - 2004

Download PDF maps by region

These  large PDF maps can be opened in your web browser.    The PDF files range in size from 6 to 17 MB.   Each regional map is formatted for a 36" plotter, but can be viewed or printed in detail using the  magnification control  in Acrobat Reader.    The maps depict land that has become urban in yellow along with current Important Farmland data.    

• Current  Maps include the Sacramento area, San Francisco Bay region, and the San Joaquin Valley.  
• A PDF poster depicting similar change in select Southern California cities is also available.