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1919 Map of Fruto
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1919 Map of Fruto

USGS Topo · Published 1919

About this map

Fruto stands as a primary terminus for the Southern Pacific rail line at the time of this 1918 compilation, marking a point of convergence between the agricultural valley and the eastern foothills of the Coast Range. The topography is dominated by a complex network of drainage systems, including the meandering path of Stony Creek and the various branches of Willow Creek. This military-led survey, produced under the direction of Col. Chas. L. Potter, captures the region's hydrography in exceptional detail, from the wide expanse of Clark's Valley to the narrow corridors of Salt Gulch and Hayes Hollow. The inclusion of the 4th Standard Parallel N. and numerous section lines reflects the systematic township-and-range surveying that organized the California interior for ranching and settlement. The landscape's rugged eastern edge is punctuated by steep canyons such as Stone Valley, illustrating the natural barriers that dictated the westernmost reach of the era's railroads.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1919
Date Published1919
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.93 x 21.76 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain