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1952 Map of Holt

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Holt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The low-lying reclaimed lands of the San Joaquin Delta dominate this 1952 topographic study, revealing a complex network of levees, siphons, and man-made waterways. The small settlement of Holt sits at the intersection of Holt Road and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural tracts. Notable infrastructure including the Mokelumne Aqueduct cuts across the terrain, illustrating the massive scale of California's mid-century water management efforts.

Large named tracts such as the McDonald Tract, Lower Jones Tract, and Honker Lake Tract demonstrate the transition of the delta from wild marshland to structured farmland. River transport and local industry are evidenced by features like Blackslough Landing and the Stockton Deep Water Channel. Local history is preserved through the locations of the Holt Union Sch (Peterson) and the Kingston Sch (Inactive), reflecting the rural educational landscape of the era.