1968 Map of Farmington

About this map

Farmington sits at the intersection of a complex water management and transportation network in the San Joaquin Valley. This late-1960s landscape is dominated by the Farmington Flood Control Basin and the Farmington Dam, which regulate the flows of Littlejohns Creek, Hoods Creek, and Rock Creek. These riparian corridors cut through a grid of agricultural and boundary lines, including the historically significant Eight Square Leagues on the Stanislaus River. Transportation history is etched into the terrain via the Southern Pacific railroad and the Old Railroad Grade to the north. Local landmarks such as the Highland View Memorial Gardens and a small Cem near the town site offer specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in this corner of the Central Valley.