1962 Map of Little Table Mtn

About this map

The San Joaquin Experimental Range dominates the northeastern corner of this Sierra Nevada foothills landscape, reflecting mid-century land management and agricultural research. The map captures a transition between the rugged uplands and the controlled water systems of the Central Valley, most notably where the Madera Canal cuts across the southern terrain near Neva. The presence of several named stations and houses, such as Twentytwo Mile House, Bates Station, and Zebra Station, suggests a history of travel and ranching operations along the older road networks that follow the natural contours of Hildreth Creek and Cottonwood Creek. Family ranching legacies are visible through labels like the Davia Ranch, Shaubach Ranch, and Wide Awake Ranch, while industrial activity is noted at a Quarry near Bates Station. This 1962 survey, updated with 1978 aerial data, provides a clear view of the water infrastructure and rural settlement patterns before modern expansion.