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1952 Map of Lathrop

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Lathrop
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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Roberts Island and the Stewart Tract define the delta landscape of the mid-century Central Valley, where complex waterways like the San Joaquin River, Old River, and Paradise Cut converge. This 1952 record shows a region defined by agricultural reclamation and military infrastructure, most notably the massive Sharpe General Depot adjacent to the Southern Pacific tracks.

The settlement of Lathrop serves as a vital junction between the river systems and the dual rail lines of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific. Local educational history is anchored by rural landmarks such as Garden Sch, Mossdale Sch, and Rustic Sch. Industrial activity is evident at the Magnesium Plant and a Chemical Plant, while the presence of a Historical Monument near the river indicates the region's long-standing importance as a transit corridor, including the Johnson Ferry Road.