1956 Map of Charleston School

About this map

Agricultural development and industrial water management define this portion of Merced County during the mid-1950s. The landscape is dominated by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, most notably the Delta-Mendota Canal, Main Canal, and Outside Canal. These waterways cut across the flat valley floor, supporting local agricultural operations like Woo Ranch and Hamburg Farms. The transition from the alluvial plain to the foothills is marked by Laguna Seca Creek and the high point at White VABM 879.