1942 Map of Athlone
USGS Topo · Published 1942About this map
The Chowchilla River and its intricate drainage network, including Ash Creek and Mariposa Slough, define this agricultural landscape during the early 1940s. The region is marked by a transition from large-scale holdings like Chowchilla Ranch and Bliss Ranch to more concentrated settlements along the Southern Pacific railroad corridor. The growing town of Chowchilla serves as a hub, while smaller stops such as Athlone, Minturn, and Legrand punctuate the rail line. A network of rural schools, including Savanna Sch and Ashview Sch, reflects the dispersed farming population of the time.
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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