1909 Map of Clements

About this map

Clements serves as a focal point in this 1907 survey of the northern Central Valley, where the Southern Pacific R R cuts across the landscape toward the foothills. The Valley Springs Branch follows the southern bank of the Mokelumne River, a waterway that defined the early agrarian and industrial potential of San Joaquin County. Evidence of early community structure is preserved in labels for rural education centers such as Justice School and Washington School, which supported the surrounding farming population.