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1969 Map of Ceres

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Ceres
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Tuolumne River carves the northern edge of this agricultural landscape, where the growing city of Modesto meets the expanding orchard and pasture lands of central Stanislaus County. The corridor of the Southern Pacific railroad serves as the primary axis for development, anchoring the communities of Ceres and Keyes. This 1969 survey reveals a transitional period where rural schoolhouses like White Sch and Don Pedro Sch sit alongside emerging civic landmarks, including the Modesto City-County Airport and County Memorial Hospital.

Irrigation infrastructure, notably the Ceres Main Canal and a dense grid of lateral roads, defines the local economy's reliance on water management. For those interested in family history and community geography, the map provides precise locations for Lakewood Memorial Park (Cem) and institutional sites such as the Modesto Union Academy and the Faith Home Teen Ranch. The presence of the Tidewater Southern and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe lines further illustrates the region's historical role as a critical rail shipping hub for California's Central Valley.