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1952 Map of Crows Landing

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Crows Landing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Patterson and the surrounding agricultural landscape define this Central Valley survey, which captures the region's sophisticated irrigation and transport networks during the mid-20th century. The town's distinctive radial street layout, featuring avenues named for fruit and nut trees like Almond Avenue and Pomegranate Avenue, reflects a planned horticultural colony. These orchards are served by a complex system of canals and laterals that draw from the San Joaquin River, which meanders along the eastern edge of the map past Catfish Camp.

Significant military and industrial infrastructure is present, including the expansive Naval Auxiliary Landing Field and the Southern Pacific railroad corridor. The presence of the Calif Aqueduct in the southwest corner highlights the massive scale of water management required to sustain this fertile plain. To the south, the settlement of Crows Landing sits at a critical junction near Orestimba Creek, serving as a vital link between the rail lines and the river at Crows Landing Bridge.