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1910 Map of Bruceville

Name: 1910 Topographic Map of Bruceville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Bruceville and the surrounding agricultural lands of the Central Valley are captured here during a period of transition between river-based transport and the growing dominance of the rail and road network. The map highlights the Western Pacific Road running parallel to the Lower Stockton Road, slicing through the flat, slough-carved terrain north of the Mokelumne River. This area, where the Cosumnes River meets the larger delta system, features a landscape defined by water and early industry, including the Bradford Winery and the rural Point Pleasant School.

South of Stone Lake and Bear Lake, the presence of localized landings or family-named points like La Follette and Jenkins suggests the importance of local landholders in the development of the riverfront. The intricate drainage patterns, including the Sacramento Drainage Canal and the marshes near Snodgrass Slough, reflect the significant engineering efforts required to reclaim this fertile territory for cultivation and settlement.