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1948 Map of Arena
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1948 Map of Arena

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Merced County during the late 1940s is defined by an intricate network of irrigation ditches and rural roads radiating from the Southern Pacific railroad corridor. While Atwater anchors the eastern edge of the survey, the small community of Arena serves as a local hub for the surrounding fields, supported by the Arena Sch and Jordan Sch. The map reveals a highly engineered environment where natural waterways like Bear Creek and South Bear Creek coexist with man-made features such as the Atwater Canal and numerous named laterals like the Fruitland Lateral. This grid-based development, overseen by state engineers like Edward Hyatt and Director of Public Works C. H. Purcell, reflects the mid-century transition of the Central Valley into a powerhouse of organized irrigation. Many family-named thoroughfares, including McGinley Lateral and Martin Lateral, provide genealogical clues to the landholders of this era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1948
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain