1969 Map of Brush Lake

About this map

The confluence of the Tuolumne River and the San Joaquin River dominates this Central Valley landscape, illustrating the intricate water management of the late 1960s. The southwestern corner of Modesto pushes toward the riverbank, marked by the Corporate Limits and significant infrastructure like the Sewage Disposal facility and several public parks, including Riverdale Park and Bellenita Park. Outside the city center, the terrain is defined by the historic boundaries of Rancho Del Puerto and a dense grid of agricultural roads named for local flora and settlers, such as Magnolia Avenue and Bancroft Road.