1953 Map of Ceres

About this map

The Tuolumne River defines the northern reaches of this mid-century Stanislaus County landscape, where the growing community of Ceres is bisected by the Southern Pacific railroad. The map reflects a highly organized agricultural grid, sustained by irrigation infrastructure like the Ceres Main Canal and Main Canal. Education is central to the area's development, evidenced by the distribution of campuses including Union High School, Caswell School, and the Faith Home School.