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2015 Map of Laton

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Laton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Kings River winds through the heart of the San Joaquin Valley on this survey, serving as the central artery for a complex network of agricultural irrigation. The landscape is defined by its water management, featuring intricate waterways such as Murphy Slough, Cole Slough, and the Dutch John Cut. These natural and man-made channels support the surrounding farmland, which is partitioned by a rigid grid of local roads and section lines.

Settlement patterns center on the community of Laton, situated near the river's bend, while smaller hamlets like Hardwick, Shirley, and Lucerne are scattered across the southern portion of the map. For those researching local heritage, the Kings River Cem stands as a notable landmark near the riverbanks. The presence of the Swanson Ranch Nr 1 Airport and several engineered canals, including the Peoples Ditch and Last Chance Ditch, illustrates the intersection of mid-century aviation and large-scale valley agriculture.