The flag of Stockton, California, is a vertical bicolor of red and blue, separated by the city's seal fimbriated in white.
Symbolism[]
The tule elk is native to the region. The central peak has traditionally represented Mount Diablo, a prominent peak in the area, but others consider the mountains depicted on the seal to be the Sierra Nevada, a mountain range to the east of the city. The water behind the elk reflects Stockton’s dependence on water as a main transportation artery for supplies during the California Gold Rush. A modern interpretation of the water would be the importance of Stockton as a seaport, as well as the 1,000 miles of Sacramento River Delta waterways used for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities.
2004 NAVA survey[]
It scored a total of 3.45 / 100th out of 150 on the 2004 NAVA City Flag Survey, behind Salt Lake City, and ahead of Warwick.
