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1962 Map of Little Table Mountain

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Little Table Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The San Joaquin Experimental Range occupies the northeastern corner of this landscape, reflecting California's mid-century focus on agricultural research and range management. The terrain is defined by the transition from the high ground of Little Table Mountain and Adobe Hill down toward the valley floor, where the Madera Canal cuts across the southern portion of the map with its associated Siphon.

Evidence of early stage and travel routes persists through named stopping points like Twenty-two Mile House, Bates Station, and Zebra Station (Corrals). Local family history is well-represented by numerous homesteads, including Shaubach Ranch, Urrutia Ranch, and Davis Ranch. The map also captures small-scale industry at a Quarry and local landmarks like the Cem and Four Corners, providing a detailed look at the rural infrastructure of Madera County in the early 1960s.