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1999 Map of Howard Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The California Aqueduct and Delta - Mendota Canal cut a precise north-south path through this landscape, marking the intense engineering required to move water through the San Joaquin Valley. At the foot of the hills, Howard Ranch and a nearby Reservoir sit at the mouth of Quinto Creek, where the transition from the steep terrain of Whitney Canyon meets the organized agricultural grid of the valley floor. The map captures a high-resolution view of the rural infrastructure near Gustine at the turn of the millennium, documenting a network of family-named roads like Jorgensen Road and Pfitzer Road. This specific edition reveals the persistent rural character of western Merced County, where small landmarks like the Cottonwood School and Romero School remained as focal points for the surrounding ranchlands and orchards long after many such rural districts consolidated elsewhere.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1999
Date Published2002
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.5 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain