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1948 Map of Lingard
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1948 Map of Lingard

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Agricultural irrigation and drainage networks define this Central Valley landscape in the late 1940s, a period when the region was undergoing significant hydrological management. The map documents a complex system of sloughs and creeks, including Duck Slough and Mariposa Creek, interspersed with numerous windmills used for groundwater extraction. The Southern Pacific railroad line passes through the settlement of Lingard, which serves as a small rail hub near the northern boundary. Further south, the community of El Nido appears at the intersection of several local thoroughfares. This survey provides a precise record of rural infrastructure before mid-century expansion, capturing the locations of local educational landmarks such as Pioneer Sch, Russell Sch, and Bliss Sch. The grid of named roads like Sandy Mush Road and Healy Road outlines a landscape transitioning from natural drainage to structured water control via the Canal.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1948
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain