1968 Map of Cooperstown

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The Tuolumne River winds through the southern portion of this Stanislaus County landscape, leaving a distinct industrial signature in the form of massive Dredge Tailings along its banks. This 1968 survey captures a complex water management system, where the Modesto Main Canal and various lateral roads support the agricultural transition of the foothills. Near the river, the settlement of Roberts Ferry remains a focal point with its Roberts Ferry Sch, while to the north, the Sierra RR services the small communities of Warnerville and Cooperstown. The map reveals the early footprint of recreation at Turlock Lake State Park and the rugged topography of the Sierra foothills, marked by numerous Prospect sites and Claypits that indicate the area's mineral and resource history.