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1968 Map of Bruceville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Bruceville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Mokelumne River and Cosumnes River converge in this low-lying delta landscape during the late 1960s, a region defined by intricate waterways and agricultural reclamation. The New Hope Tract occupies the southern reaches, protected by a network of levees and sloughs including Snodgrass Slough and Grizzley Slough. The transition from rural ranching to modern infrastructure is evident at Franklin Field, where a sewage disposal facility and landing strip sit near the historic crossroads of Bruceville.

Transportation corridors dominate the geography, with the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads cutting north-south through the terrain. Small agricultural centers like Point Pleasant are connected by a grid of local routes such as Point Pleasant Road and Lambert Road. The map also captures the riverside site of Mokelumne City near the Sacramento and San Joaquin county line, providing a detailed look at the water-management systems of the Central Valley.