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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

About this map

The San Joaquin River and its complex network of sloughs and cuts dominate this mid-century landscape of reclaimed island tracts. The massive footprint of the Sharpe General Depot stands out along the Southern Pacific tracks, signifying the area's strategic importance as a logistics hub during the post-war era. To the west, Roberts Island and the Stewart Tract are defined by intricate irrigation systems, including numerous pumps and the Paradise Cut, which protected these low-lying agricultural lands.

Local life is anchored by the junction at Lathrop and the smaller settlement of Banta to the southwest. Educational landmarks such as Garden Sch, Mossdale Sch, and Rustic Sch are scattered across the rural landscape, while industrial development is evidenced by a Magnesium Plant and a Chemical Plant. The Western Pacific railroad cuts through the eastern portion of the map, serving as a primary corridor alongside the established river traffic near Mossdale.