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1953 Map of Howard Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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The Stanislaus Co Merced Co line cuts through this section of the Central Valley, where the flat agricultural plains meet the rising foothills. Civil engineering projects define the landscape in the early 1950s, most notably the massive Delta - Mendota Canal and the Outside Canal which channel water through the arid valley floor. These waterways run parallel to the older drainage of Garzas Creek and Quinto Creek, illustrating the transition from natural seasonal flows to a managed irrigation system. Local infrastructure is anchored by the Cottonwood School and Romero School, while the eponymous Howard Ranch and the nearby Gravel Pit suggest a rural economy built on ranching and resource extraction. A network of family-named roads like Rose Garden Road and Jorgensen Road connects these scattered landmarks across the basin.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain