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1947 Map of Gustine

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Gustine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The confluence of the Merced River and the San Joaquin River dominates this Central Valley landscape, which shows the transition from riparian wetlands to organized agriculture in the late 1940s. The town of Gustine is the primary hub of activity, anchored by the So Pacific railroad line and a dense grid of local streets. The surrounding countryside reveals a mix of recreational and working land, including the Newman Gun Club and several named agricultural estates like the Stevinson Home-Ranch and Hartman Ranch.

Transportation patterns are particularly telling here, with the Old Santa Fe Grade cutting a straight line across the marshy terrain near Los Banos Creek. The map documents a complex hydraulic system necessary for the region's development, featuring the East Side Irrigation Canal and numerous sloughs such as Salt Slough and Mud Slough. Historical markers of early settlement like Hills Ferry and small Cabins near the water reflect the area's long-standing connection to these river systems.