1913 Map of Holt

About this map

Roberts Island and the surrounding delta tracts define this landscape, illustrating the intensive reclamation and agricultural engineering occurring in San Joaquin County during the early twentieth century. The map reveals an intricate network of sloughs and cuts, including Whisky Slough and Burns Cutoff, which weave through named land divisions like the Lower Jones Tract and Drexler Tract. The settlement of Holt serves as a central hub where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad crosses the delta. This infrastructure, coupled with numerous landings such as Eldorado Landing and Blackslough Landing, underscores the region's total reliance on both rail and water for transporting goods. Notable local landmarks like Kingston School and a massive Steel Warehouse reflect a growing rural community established upon these reclaimed marshes.