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1918 Map of Lingard
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1918 Map of Lingard

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

Mariposa Creek and its complex network of seasonal drainages define this agricultural landscape in Merced County. Surveyed just before the end of the Great War, the map illustrates the early 20th-century dependence on surface water and artesian wells, with numerous wells scattered across the plains. Human settlement is sparse but concentrated around essential community hubs like the Russell School and El Nido School, which served the local ranching families. The northeastern corner is dominated by the Southern Pacific State Highway corridor, which provided the primary link between the small station at Lingard and the larger valley markets. The presence of roads like the Sandy Mush and Athlone Road and Healy Ranch Road shows a surveyor's focus on the established ranch boundaries and the rural transit routes that connected these isolated homesteads during the era of early California land development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1918
Date Published1918
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 20.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain