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1952 Map of Lathrop

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Lathrop
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Sharpe General Depot dominates the eastern landscape of this San Joaquin Valley survey, illustrating the significant military and logistics presence near Lathrop during the mid-century era. The terrain is defined by the intricate waterways of the Delta, including the San Joaquin River, Old River, and the reclaimed lands of Roberts Island and the Stewart Tract. These agricultural tracts are protected by an extensive levee system and serviced by the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads, which intersect at this critical transportation junction.

Local education and industry are noted through landmarks such as Garden Sch and a specialized Magnesium Plant near the river. Revisions from the late 1960s and 70s reflect suburban expansion toward West Manteca and modernization along Yosemite Ave. To the southwest, the small settlement of Banta sits near the Pescadero Slough, while Weatherbee Lake and Walthall Slough provide distinct hydrological markers for the southern reach of the quadrangle.