Atwater, Agricultural city in Merced County, California, United States
Atwater is a city in Merced County in California's Central Valley, where residential neighborhoods and commercial areas sit among agricultural fields. The community spans several square miles and blends rural farming traditions with everyday urban features.
The city began in the 1870s when a railroad station was built on farmland, and it gained official status as a town in the early 1900s. Growth came through connections to rail transport and regional agriculture.
The Castle Air Museum displays military aircraft that tell the story of aviation heritage from the former military base that once operated nearby.
State Route 99 connects the city to other California locations and makes travel straightforward. Local streets lead to shopping centers, parks, and schools throughout the area.
The Castle Air Museum holds a noteworthy collection of military aircraft that many visitors overlook when passing through. The exhibits span decades of aviation development and military heritage.
Location: Merced County
Inception: August 16, 1922
Elevation above the sea: 46 m
Website: http://atwater.org
GPS coordinates: 37.34778,-120.60917
Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:02
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Castle Air Museum
3.4 kmMC-130P Hercules
3.7 kmF-100C Super Sabre
3.5 kmF-101B Voodoo
3.5 kmF-105B Thunderchief
3.6 kmF-104B Starfighter
3.6 kmEA-6B Prowler
3.6 kmRA-5C Vigilante
3.6 kmRA-3B Skywarrior
3.6 kmUS-2A Tracker
3.6 kmConvair 240
3.6 kmHU-16B Albatross
3.5 kmF-14D Tomcat
3.6 kmA-4L Skyhawk
3.6 kmRF-8G Crusader
3.5 kmEB-57A Canberra/Intruder
3.5 kmMiG-21R
3.5 kmT-38A Talon
3.4 kmGRB-58A Hustler
3.3 kmT-33A
3.4 kmF-89J Scorpion
3.4 kmF-86H Sabre
3.4 kmF-84C Thunderjet
3.4 kmF-84F Thunderstreak
3.3 kmT-37B Tweety Bird
3.4 kmMarmon Herrington R-2A
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